They gather decorative greens, tree cones and barks, moss, and other wild plant life. Others tap trees for sap to make syrup or to produce chemicals. Forestry Technicians is in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Career Cluster. Worker Characteristics Ability to move hands easily and skillfully, as when planting tree seedlings Willingness to do the same task over and over Forestry technicians must be in good health and enjoy working. They should be able to work as part of a team.
Good judgment is important when making quick decisions.
Forestry technicians are physically active outdoors where they are constantly exposed to all kinds of weather. They often work in isolated areas, often living in sparsely populated areas. Forestry technicians occasionally experience dampness, humidity, and extreme heat and cold. They occasionally are exposed to dusts and mists and other atmospheric conditions. They usually work without direct supervision.