Selects and marks individual trees for harvest using well defined marking guidelines, silvicultural prescriptions, and specific instruction.
For 3-p sampling, estimates individual tree volume by established methods.
Traverses harvest units, processes information, and produces maps.
Designates sale area and cutting unit boundaries on the ground.
Interprets Aerial Photos and locates ground features.
For timber cruising, serves as tally person and may operate electronic field data recorders. Assist in the measure of limiting distances, tree diameter, tree height, estimation of defect/quality, and related fundamental timber cruising procedures.
Timber cruising is done under the direct supervision of a qualified timber cruiser.
Observes and reports areas of possible archeological significance, and sightings of sensitive, threatened or endangered wildlife species.
Participates in other aspects of resource management support work such as recreation, maintenance, silviculture, tree planting, etc.