Foresters
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 74 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a third of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 76% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Plan and implement projects for conservation of wildlife habitats and soil and water quality.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Plan cutting programs and manage timber sales from harvested areas, assisting companies to achieve production goals.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Procure timber from private landowners.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Subcontract with loggers or pulpwood cutters for tree removal and to aid in road layout.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Supervise activities of other forestry workers.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Direct, and participate in, forest fire suppression.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Choose and prepare sites for new trees, using controlled burning, bulldozers, or herbicides to clear weeds, brush, and logging debris.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
If you're thinking about a change, these are jobs your experience already fits—related work you could move into. Pick your area to see local options.
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The closest matches by the skills they use—each has projected openings in New York State, pays within reach of your job now, and is no more exposed to AI than your job. Each card shows what the move would take.
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Similar workslightly less pay233 openings/yrLess exposed than your job nowPays slightly less—$68,264 vs your $75,770 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with less than 5 years of experience.
Getting ready typically takes one to two years.
Skills you already have
- Administration and Management
- Customer and Personal Service
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Sensitivity
New skills to build
- Food Production
- Production and Processing
- Mechanical
- Psychology