45-4011.00

Forest and Conservation Workers

Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect areas such as forests, forested areas, woodlands, wetlands, and rangelands through such activities as raising and transporting seedlings; combating insects, pests, and diseases harmful to plant life; and building structures to control water, erosion, and leaching of soil. Includes forester aides, seedling pullers, tree planters, and gatherers of nontimber forestry products such as pine straw.

8.6OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

The robots are coming for your paycheck

More at risk than 83% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 87% probability of automation for this role
paper →
83%
of jobs safer
169
jobs riskier than this
-4.7%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

AI satellite imagery analysis tools and precision forestry platforms automate timber inventory and canopy health assessment, reducing some field data collection needs for forest workers. Manual timber marking, slash disposal, stream restoration work, planting on difficult terrain, and operating heavy equipment in forest conditions require physical human labor. This role faces minimal AI displacement through 2027; forest and conservation work is inherently outdoor, physical, and environmentally variable, making automation technically challenging and economically impractical for most tasks.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$43,680
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
-4.7%
Little or no change
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Active Listening65%
Speaking60%
Coordination62%
Monitoring58%
Time Management55%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →