What does a forestry technician do?

Foresters develop, manage, use, and protect woodlands and other natural resources, such as water. Forestry technicians help foresters, mostly doing hands-on work outdoors, such as fighting fires or caring for trees in a nursery.

What are some careers in forestry?

Forestry Careers & Earning Potential

Job Title	Median Salary
Forest Logging Manager	$50,790
Recreation Technician	$39,180
Wildland Firefighter	$53,240
Wildlife Biologist	$67,760

What does a district ranger do?

A district ranger is a leader within the Forest Service and local communities who is responsible for providing the goods and services that result from the multiple uses of National Forests for current and future generations. As one of the first jobs in the Forest Service, it has a long legacy.

Is the US Forest Service a federal agency?

We are a federal agency under the U.S. Department of Agriculture that manages 193 million acres of land, roughly the size of Texas.

Do foresters travel a lot?

Foresters may travel deep into the wilderness and be away from home for several days at a time. Beginning foresters spend most of their time outdoors in all kinds of weather. Service foresters travel a great deal. Most foresters work forty hours a week, and the hours are generally irregular.

What GS level is a district ranger?

District Ranger GS- 0340 – 13.

Does the Forest Service have Rangers?

The Forest Service has over 600 ranger districts. Each district has a staff of 10 to 100 people under the direction of a district ranger, a line officer who reports to a forest supervisor.

What agencies are under USDA?

Agencies

• Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
• Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
• Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
• Economic Research Service (ERS)
• Farm Service Agency (FSA)
• Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
• Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
• Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)

How does the US Forest Service help conserve natural resources?

Increased Property Values The Forest Service currently works with partners to conserve open space across the country by managing 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands; conducting research and technological development; and providing technical, financial, and educational assistance to landowners and …

How tall does a helicopter have to be to use helitack?

In a situation where terrain or vegetation height make it impossible for a helicopter to land, helitack methodology can also employ rappellers, rappelling from a helicopter as high as 250 feet above the ground or deplaning crews from a hovering helicopter (heli-jumping).

How big does a Helitack hotseat need to be?

The HotSeat adjusts quickly from small juvenile patients to larger persons up to 500 lb (227 kg). Heavy-duty fabric and construction used for long life and durability in harsh environments. Not intended for a patient with a spinal injury or injuries that require a litter evacuation.

What are the physical requirements for a Helitack rappel?

The minimum recommended physical fitness standards for helitack-rappelers set by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group are: packout 85 pounds for 3 miles within 90 minutes, run 1 1⁄2 -miles in 10:30 or less, 25 push-ups in 60 seconds, 45 sit-ups in 60 seconds, and 4 or more pull-ups.

What does a helitack helicopter do in a wildfire?

Helicopters provide rapid transport, enabling helitack crews to quickly respond and assess a wildfire situation. Helitack crews may land near a wildfire or, if equipped and trained, rappel from a hovering helicopter.