Somewhat Resilient
Last Update: 11/4/2026
AI Resilience Score for Foresters:
47.7%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
High
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
Low
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Med
This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
Most data sources align, with only minor variation. This is a well-supported result.
AI Resilience Report forForesters
$76,400 median salary•900 annual openings•SOC Code: 19-1032.00
Foresters are somewhat less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 6 sources.
Forestry is labeled "Somewhat Resilient" because AI is genuinely changing how a good chunk of the work gets done, especially in areas like wildfire detection, forest monitoring, and report generation, where tools can now do in minutes what used to take much longer. That said, the core of the job, including field judgment, wildlife knowledge, community relationships, and hands-on fire response, still requires a real human on the ground, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics still projects about 3,000 job openings per year through 2025 to 2035.
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This role is somewhat resilient
Forestry is labeled "Somewhat Resilient" because AI is genuinely changing how a good chunk of the work gets done, especially in areas like wildfire detection, forest monitoring, and report generation, where tools can now do in minutes what used to take much longer. That said, the core of the job, including field judgment, wildlife knowledge, community relationships, and hands-on fire response, still requires a real human on the ground, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics still projects about 3,000 job openings per year through 2025 to 2035.
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Foresters
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How can Foresters prepare for AI?
Latest AI news for Foresters
These articles highlight the growing intersection of AI and forestry, emphasizing new opportunities for foresters. For instance, the $50 million investment in New Brunswick's digital forestry center showcases how AI can enhance wood supply management. Additionally, tools like Aarnibot provide instant, AI-driven insights for field experts, making day-to-day tasks more efficient. As AI becomes integral to forestry, students can build resilience in their careers by embracing technology and adapting to these innovations within the industry.
AI-driven project to modernize New Brunswick forestry getting $50M boost from Ottawa
globalnews.ca • 10/15/2026
Ottawa is offering up to $50 million to help build a digital forestry centre to better manage the province's wood supply,...
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nypost.com • 7/30/2026
California engineer Beau G. says his viral tree-chopping humanoid robot is the future, sparking debate over AI creations and their role in...
Which jobs are most at risk from the irresistible rise of artificial intelligence?
thespinoff.co.nz • 6/15/2026
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The new AI frontier: The digital transformation of forestry
www.upm.com • 12/16/2025
Meet Aarnibot, a generative AI companion developed by UPM that gives field forest experts instant, AI-driven answers,...
Where Are the AI Jobs? Look to a Farm or a Forest
spectrum.ieee.org • 6/14/2021
Sure, IT and tech companies hire AI professionals—but the agriculture/forestry sector is on the hunt, as are others outside the tech...
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Career: Foresters
They manage and protect forests by planning tree growth, preventing fires, and ensuring wildlife habitats are healthy.
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Alternate Titles
Area Forester · Procurement Forester · Silviculturist · Urban Forester · District Forester · Environmental Protection Forester · Fire Prevention Forester · Forest Silviculturist · Resource Forester · Service Forester
Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$76,400
Jobs (2025)
13,200
Growth (2025-35)
+2.2%
Annual Openings
900
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
1
Direct, and participate in, forest fire suppression.
2
Choose and prepare sites for new trees, using controlled burning, bulldozers, or herbicides to clear weeds, brush, and logging debris.
3
Procure timber from private landowners.
4
Supervise activities of other forestry workers.
5
Subcontract with loggers or pulpwood cutters for tree removal and to aid in road layout.
6
Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands.
7
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.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
