Automation index

How much of a Forest ranger’s job can AI already do?

A log and a GIS come earlier. Walking the forest and stopping a fire do not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

IS WORK OVER?

Forest ranger

18%

AI can already do 18% of this job.

#541 / 623

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Logs, GIS and penalty files. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Patrol, poaching and fires. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	10%	+2.2
Neighbours, shepherds and councils. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Sampling, paths and signage. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Duties, weather and terrain. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Not arriving late to a column of smoke. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	14%	+2
Total	100%		18%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low