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Conservation Scientists (Soc Code 19-1031)
This is a detailed information about Conservation Scientists, including the group, the code, the title, the definition of SOC, 2018 SOC Direct Match Title, illustrative example.
SOC Group: Detailed
SOC Code: 19-1031
SOC Title: Conservation Scientists
SOC Definition: Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil surveys and develop plans to eliminate soil erosion or to protect rangelands. May instruct farmers, agricultural production managers, or ranchers in best ways to use crop rotation, contour plowing, or terracing to conserve soil and water; in the number and kind of livestock and forage plants best suited to particular ranges; and in range and farm improvements, such as fencing and reservoirs for stock watering. Excludes “Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists” (19-1023) and “Foresters” (19-1032).
