- O*NET-SOC code
- 19-1032.00
Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules.
- Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08
Moderate· relative
LowFour relative bandsVery highGroup-level value
Scale, basis and source
Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)
831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band
- Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03
0.000
0.000Range of values carried here0.745Scale, basis and source
Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published
Mapped onto O*NET tasks
Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value
- Data source: ILOPublished: 2025
0.29
0.09Range of values carried here0.70Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published
Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published
What kind of figure this source publishes
The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.
Task-level exposure
Exposed tasks only25 rated tasks · 19 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (76.0%)
β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.
- Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
- All rated tasks are in the O*NET 31.0 task list.
- Source
- OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
- Release
- gh-main-0471612
- License
- MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI
Values in this tab are predicted labels, not observations. Eloundou et al. (2023) published two rating regimes — human raters and GPT-4 — and the β shown here is derived from the GPT-4 rater basis alone; the same task can take a different value under the other regime.
| Task (O*NET 27.2) | βE1 + 0.5 × E2 |
|---|---|
Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations.O*NET Task ID 195 | 0.5 |
Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources.O*NET Task ID 196 | 0.5 |
Plan and supervise forestry projects, such as determining the type, number and placement of trees to be planted, managing tree nurseries, thinning forest and monitoring growth of new seedlings.O*NET Task ID 199 | 0.5 |
Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands.O*NET Task ID 200 | 0.5 |
Determine methods of cutting and removing timber with minimum waste and environmental damage.O*NET Task ID 202 | 0.5 |
Analyze effect of forest conditions on tree growth rates and tree species prevalence and the yield, duration, seed production, growth viability, and germination of different species.O*NET Task ID 203 | 0.5 |
Monitor forest-cleared lands to ensure that they are reclaimed to their most suitable end use.O*NET Task ID 204 | 0.5 |
Plan and implement projects for conservation of wildlife habitats and soil and water quality.O*NET Task ID 205 | 0.5 |
Plan and direct forest surveys and related studies and prepare reports and recommendations.O*NET Task ID 206 | 0.5 |
Perform inspections of forests or forest nurseries.O*NET Task ID 207 | 0.5 |
Map forest area soils and vegetation to estimate the amount of standing timber and future value and growth.O*NET Task ID 208 | 0.5 |
Plan cutting programs and manage timber sales from harvested areas, assisting companies to achieve production goals.O*NET Task ID 212 | 0.5 |
Monitor wildlife populations and assess the impacts of forest operations on population and habitats.O*NET Task ID 213 | 0.5 |
Plan and direct construction and maintenance of recreation facilities, fire towers, trails, roads and bridges, ensuring that they comply with guidelines and regulations set for forested public lands.O*NET Task ID 214 | 0.5 |
Contact local forest owners and gain permission to take inventory of the type, amount, and location of all standing timber on the property.O*NET Task ID 215 | 0.5 |
Provide advice and recommendations, as a consultant on forestry issues, to private woodlot owners, firefighters, government agencies or to companies.O*NET Task ID 216 | 0.5 |
Study different tree species' classification, life history, light and soil requirements, adaptation to new environmental conditions and resistance to disease and insects.O*NET Task ID 217 | 0.5 |
Develop new techniques for wood or residue use.O*NET Task ID 218 | 0.5 |
Develop techniques for measuring and identifying trees.O*NET Task ID 219 | 0.5 |
Supervise activities of other forestry workers.O*NET Task ID 197 | 0.0 |
Choose and prepare sites for new trees, using controlled burning, bulldozers, or herbicides to clear weeds, brush, and logging debris.O*NET Task ID 198 | 0.0 |
Direct, and participate in, forest fire suppression.O*NET Task ID 201 | 0.0 |
Conduct public educational programs on forest care and conservation.O*NET Task ID 209 | 0.0 |
Procure timber from private landowners.O*NET Task ID 210 | 0.0 |
Subcontract with loggers or pulpwood cutters for tree removal and to aid in road layout.O*NET Task ID 211 | 0.0 |
β = E1 + 0.5 × E2 · E1 = tasks where direct LLM access alone cuts time by at least 50%, E2 = tasks where software built on top of an LLM cuts time by at least 50%. Values take only 0 / 0.5 / 1.0.
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All O*NET 31.0 task statements (25)
All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.
| Task (O*NET 31.0) | Type |
|---|---|
| Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations. | Core |
| Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources. | Core |
| Supervise activities of other forestry workers. | Core |
| Choose and prepare sites for new trees, using controlled burning, bulldozers, or herbicides to clear weeds, brush, and logging debris. | Core |
| Plan and supervise forestry projects, such as determining the type, number and placement of trees to be planted, managing tree nurseries, thinning forest and monitoring growth of new seedlings. | Core |
| Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands. | Core |
| Direct, and participate in, forest fire suppression. | Core |
| Determine methods of cutting and removing timber with minimum waste and environmental damage. | Core |
| Analyze effect of forest conditions on tree growth rates and tree species prevalence and the yield, duration, seed production, growth viability, and germination of different species. | Core |
| Monitor forest-cleared lands to ensure that they are reclaimed to their most suitable end use. | Core |
| Plan and implement projects for conservation of wildlife habitats and soil and water quality. | Core |
| Plan and direct forest surveys and related studies and prepare reports and recommendations. | Core |
| Perform inspections of forests or forest nurseries. | Core |
| Map forest area soils and vegetation to estimate the amount of standing timber and future value and growth. | Core |
| Conduct public educational programs on forest care and conservation. | Core |
| Procure timber from private landowners. | Core |
| Subcontract with loggers or pulpwood cutters for tree removal and to aid in road layout. | Core |
| Plan cutting programs and manage timber sales from harvested areas, assisting companies to achieve production goals. | Core |
| Monitor wildlife populations and assess the impacts of forest operations on population and habitats. | Core |
| Plan and direct construction and maintenance of recreation facilities, fire towers, trails, roads and bridges, ensuring that they comply with guidelines and regulations set for forested public lands. | Core |
| Contact local forest owners and gain permission to take inventory of the type, amount, and location of all standing timber on the property. | Core |
| Provide advice and recommendations, as a consultant on forestry issues, to private woodlot owners, firefighters, government agencies or to companies. | Core |
| Study different tree species' classification, life history, light and soil requirements, adaptation to new environmental conditions and resistance to disease and insects. | Core |
| Develop techniques for measuring and identifying trees. | Core |
| Develop new techniques for wood or residue use. | Supplemental |
0.55/ 3· Robot exposure index
Scale, basis and source
Each physical task is graded 0–3 by the setting in which robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated could do it (0 none · 1 purpose-built robot settings such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line · 2 structured facilities such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port · 3 unstructured settings such as a private home or a construction site), and the grades are averaged by share of working time
Physical tasks among this occupation's O*NET 29.3 tasks
Anthropic estimated the grades and time shares with Claude Opus 5 using web search, as of 2026.
The robot exposure index is a different measure from the AI exposure figures on this site and cannot be added to or compared with them. It does not measure actual adoption or cost, and 0 also covers occupations with no physical tasks.
Tier of each physical task
Robot environment tiers (E0–E3)
E0 noneDetails
Rated not doable by robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated, even in a purpose-built setting
E1 purpose-built robot settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting built around the machine, such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line
E2 structured facilitiesDetails
Rated doable in a human work facility that an institution keeps to a working standard, such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port
E3 unstructured settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting that no institution keeps to a working standard, such as a private home or a construction site
Only tasks classified as physical are listed; other tasks have no tier in the source.
| Task (O*NET 29.3) | Robot environment tier |
|---|---|
| Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations. | E0 none |
| Choose and prepare sites for new trees, using controlled burning, bulldozers, or herbicides to clear weeds, brush, and logging debris. | E0 none |
| Monitor forest-cleared lands to ensure that they are reclaimed to their most suitable end use. | E3 unstructured settings |
| Plan and implement projects for conservation of wildlife habitats and soil and water quality. | E0 none |
| Perform inspections of forests or forest nurseries. | E3 unstructured settings |
| Map forest area soils and vegetation to estimate the amount of standing timber and future value and growth. | E3 unstructured settings |
| Direct, and participate in, forest fire suppression. | E0 none |
| Procure timber from private landowners. | E0 none |
| Monitor wildlife populations and assess the impacts of forest operations on population and habitats. | E0 none |
Occupation information
Employment outlook (BLS)
- Employment, 2025
- 13K
- Projected employment, 2035
- 14K
- Change (2025–35)
- +2.2%
- Median annual wage, 2025
- $76,400
- Typical education needed for entry
- Bachelor's degree
Korea classification links (KSCO)
Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.
| KSCO code | KSCO title | Relation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21115 | 임학 연구원 | Overlapping, not the same | confirmed |
Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)
ILO occupational description
AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.
- ISCO-08 2132Farming, Forestry and Fisheries Advisers
The definition, tasks and examples below are the ILO's description of that unit group, not of this occupation.
Farming, forestry and fisheries advisers study and provide assistance and advice on farm, forestry and fisheries management, including cultivation, fertilization, harvesting, soil erosion and composition, disease prevention, nutrition, crop rotation and marketing. They develop techniques for increasing productivity, and study and develop plans and policies for land and fisheries management.
Tasks
- (a) collecting and analysing data and samples related to produce, feed, soil, water quality and other factors affecting farm, forest or fishery production;
- (b) advising on techniques for improving the production of crops, livestock and fish, and alternative production options;
- (c) advising on livestock and crop disease, control of pests and weeds, soil improvement, animal husbandry and feeding programmes;
- (d) studying the environmental factors affecting commercial crop production, pasture growth, animal breeding, fish stocks and the growth and health of forest trees;
- (e) studying the effects of cultivation techniques, soils, insects, diseases and fisheries practices on animal, crop, forestry and fisheries yield;
- (f) studying fish migration, growth, feeding and spawning and devising methods of collecting, fertilizing, incubating and hatching fish eggs;
- (g) researching into characteristics, use capability and productivity of soils and applying findings to development of improved agricultural, horticultural and forestry practices;
- (h) developing procedures and techniques for solving agricultural problems and improving the efficiency of production;
- (i) managing forest and fisheries resources to maximize their long-term commercial, recreational and environmental benefits;
- (j) studying the propagation and culture of forest trees, methods for improving the growth of stock, and the effects of thinning on forest yields;
- (k) investigating, planning and implementing management procedures to cope with the effects of fires, floods, droughts, soil erosion, pests and diseases;
- (l) preparing scientific reports and conducting advisory information sessions and lectures for farming, forestry and fishing communities and other groups.
Example occupations
Agronomist · Fisheries adviser · Forestry adviser · Forestry scientist · Horticultural scientist · Silviculturist · Soil scientist
Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits
ESCO occupational vocabulary
Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.
- forest rangerESCO 6210.1This occupation is broader
Forest rangers are responsible for the protection and conservation of natural resources, particularly in regards to forests and woodlands.
- foresterESCO 1311.1This occupation is broader
Foresters are responsible for monitoring the natural and economic viability of a woodland or forest and for activities related to its management and conservation.
- forestry inspectorESCO 3359.4This occupation is broader
Forestry inspectors monitor forestry operations to ensure that workers and their activities comply with proper legislation and standards. They perform inspections to examine operations, wages, costs and health and safety measures. Forestry inspectors also analyse and report on their findings.
- botanical technicianESCO 3141.2.4Overlapping, not the same
Botanical technicians provide technical assistance in researching and testing different plant species to monitor their properties such as growth and structure. They collect and analyse data using laboratory equipment, compile reports and maintain laboratory stock. Botanical technicians also study plants to research their use in areas such as medicine, food and materials.
- conservation scientistESCO 2133.3Overlapping, not the same
Conservation scientists manage the quality of specific forests, parks and other natural resources. They protect the wildlife habitat, biodiversity, scenic value, and other unique attributes of preserves and conservation lands. Conservation scientists perform field work.
- forest workerESCO 9215.1Overlapping, not the same
Forest workers carry out a variety of jobs to care for and manage trees, woodland areas and forests. Their activities include include planting, trimming, thinning and felling trees and protecting them from pests, diseases and damage.
- forestry technicianESCO 3143.1Overlapping, not the same
Forestry technicians assist and support the forest manager and implement their decisions. They supervise a team of forestry equipment operators and support and supervise forestry and environmental protection through research and data collection. They also manage resource conservation and harvesting plans.
- natural resources consultantESCO 2133.8Overlapping, not the same
Natural resources consultant provide advice on the protection and management of natural resources, namely fauna, flora, soil and water to companies and governments which exploit these resources. They strive to guide companies on an appropriate policy for exploiting natural resources in industrial contexts, raise awareness on health issues, and ensure the conservation of ecosystems for sustainable interventions in natural habitats.
- nature conservation officerESCO 2133.9Overlapping, not the same
Nature conservation officers manage and improve the local environment within all the sectors of a local community. They promote awareness of and understanding about the natural environment. This work can be very varied and involve projects related to species, habitats and communities. They educate people and raise overall awareness of environmental issues.
Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)
License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)
ESCO reuse terms and the modification notice are in Credits.
France classification links (ROME)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and ROME 4.0 job profiles, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side. Links marked “provisional” were adopted on the judgments of two judges from the same model family (Claude) alone, or by an operator rule applied to their judgments, so they rest on weaker evidence than confirmed links.
| ROME code | ROME title (French) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| A1307 | Ingénieur forestier / Ingénieure forestière | This occupation is broaderprovisional |
| A1311 | Technicien forestier / Technicienne forestière | Overlapping, not the sameprovisional |
| A1205 | Sylviculteur / Sylvicultrice | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| K2420 | Chercheur / Chercheuse du monde forestier | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.
ROME codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET-SOC occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a France Travail correspondence.
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Spain classification links (CNO-11)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and CNO-11 occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| CNO-11 code | CNO-11 title (Spanish) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 2423 | Ingenieros de montes | This occupation is broaderprovisional |
| 2425 | Ingenieros técnicos forestales y del medio natural | This occupation is broaderprovisional |
| 3143 | Técnicos forestales y del medio natural | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.
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Germany classification links (KldB)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and KldB occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| KldB code | KldB title (German) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 11713 | Berufe in der Forstwirtschaft - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | This occupation is broader |
| 11714 | Berufe in der Forstwirtschaft - hoch komplexe Tätigkeiten | This occupation is broader |
| 11794 | Führungskräfte - Forst- und Jagdwirtschaft, Landschaftspflege | Overlapping, not the same |
Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.
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Japan classification links (JSCO)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and JSCO occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| JSCO code | JSCO title (Japanese) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 061 | 農林水産技術者 | This occupation is narrower |
Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.
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