Forest Worker Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Forest Worker includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Count trees during tree-measuring efforts
  • Spray trees with insecticides and fungicides to kill insects and protect the trees from disease
  • Inject vegetation with insecticides and herbicides
  • Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly
  • Clear away brush and debris from camping trails, roadsides, and camping areas
  • Select or cut trees according to markings, sizes, types, or grades
  • Help prevent and suppress forest fires
  • Plant seedlings to reforest land
  • Identify and remove diseased or undesirable trees

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Forest Worker duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Forest Worker roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.