ISCO-08 6210
Forestry and related workers
5.9%
ADI · 385th of 433 · 95% interval 1.1–12.1
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 5.9% of the task time of forestry and related workers, and finish 0.1% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full5.9%
385th of 433 · interval 1.1–12.1
ADI3 · full delegation0.1%
198th of 433 · interval 0.0–0.3
ADIs · share of time12.4%
385th of 433 · interval 8.8–16.5
Evidence86
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 5.1 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 67.8%L1Augmentation · 26.3%L2Partial delegation · 5.9%L3Full delegation · 0.1%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
86 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluate log characteristics and determine grades, using established criteria.Log Graders and Scalers | 3.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 5 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Record data about individual trees or load volumes into tally books or hand-held collection terminals.Log Graders and Scalers | 3.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 5 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Jab logs with metal ends of scale sticks, and inspect logs to ascertain characteristics or defects such as water damage, splits, knots, broken ends, rotten areas, twists, and curves.Log Graders and Scalers | 3.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 5 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Measure felled logs or loads of pulpwood to calculate volume, weight, dimensions, and marketable value, using measuring devices and conversion tables.Log Graders and Scalers | 3.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Paint identification marks of specified colors on logs to identify grades or species, using spray cans, or call out grades to log markers.Log Graders and Scalers | 3.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Identify logs of substandard or special grade so that they can be returned to shippers, regraded, recut, or transferred for other processing.Log Graders and Scalers | 2.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 5 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Communicate with coworkers by signals to direct log movement.Log Graders and Scalers · supplemental task | 2.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 5 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Weigh log trucks before and after unloading, and record load weights and supplier identities.Log Graders and Scalers · supplemental task | 2.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 11 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Measure log lengths and mark boles for bucking into logs, according to specifications.Log Graders and Scalers · supplemental task | 2.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Control hydraulic tractors equipped with tree clamps and booms to lift, swing, and bunch sheared trees.Logging Equipment Operators | 2.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Appraise trees for certain characteristics, such as twist, rot, and heavy limb growth, and gauge amount and direction of lean, to determine how to control the direction of a tree's fall with the least damage.Fallers | 2.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 10% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Arrange for hauling of logs to appropriate mill sites.Log Graders and Scalers · supplemental task | 2.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 45 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Grade logs according to characteristics such as knot size and straightness, and according to established industry or company standards.Logging Equipment Operators | 2.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 5 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Stop saw engines, pull cutting bars from cuts, and run to safety as tree falls.Fallers | 2.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 6 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Saw back-cuts, leaving sufficient sound wood to control direction of fall.Fallers | 2.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
Show the other 71 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear brush from work areas and escape routes, and cut saplings and other trees from direction of falls, using axes, chainsaws, or bulldozers.Fallers | 2.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Trim off the tops and limbs of trees, using chainsaws, delimbers, or axes.Fallers | 2.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 32 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Select trees to be cut down, assessing factors such as site, terrain, and weather conditions before beginning work.Fallers | 2.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 32 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assess logs after cutting to ensure that the quality and length are correct.Fallers | 2.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 6 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Drive and maneuver tractors and tree harvesters to shear the tops off of trees, cut and limb the trees, and cut the logs into desired lengths.Logging Equipment Operators · supplemental task | 2.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 4.2 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect equipment for safety prior to use, and perform necessary basic maintenance tasks.Logging Equipment Operators | 2.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Measure felled trees and cut them into specified log lengths, using chain saws and axes.Fallers | 2.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Drive straight or articulated tractors equipped with accessories such as bulldozer blades, grapples, logging arches, cable winches, and crane booms to skid, load, unload, or stack logs, pull stumps, or clear brush.Logging Equipment Operators | 2.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 4.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Control the direction of a tree's fall by scoring cutting lines with axes, sawing undercuts along scored lines with chainsaws, knocking slabs from cuts with single-bit axes, and driving wedges.Fallers | 2.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Determine position, direction, and depth of cuts to be made, and placement of wedges or jacks.Fallers | 2.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Saw felled trees into lengths.Log Graders and Scalers · supplemental task | 1.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly.Forest and Conservation Workers | 1.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Drive to sawmills, wharfs, or skids to inspect logs or pulpwood.Log Graders and Scalers · supplemental task | 1.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Insert jacks or drive wedges behind saws to prevent binding of saws and to start trees falling.Fallers | 1.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 4 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Maintain and repair chainsaws and other equipment, cleaning, oiling, and greasing equipment, and sharpening equipment properly.Fallers | 1.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 32 min | Physical presence |
| Drive crawler or wheeled tractors to drag or transport logs from felling sites to log landing areas for processing and loading.Logging Equipment Operators | 1.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Secure steel cables or chains to logs for dragging by tractors or for pulling by cable yarding systems.Fallers · supplemental task | 1.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 9 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Fill out required job or shift report forms.Logging Equipment Operators | 1.4% | L2 | L2L3 | 70% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Load logs or wood onto trucks, trailers, or railroad cars, by hand or using loaders or winches.Fallers · supplemental task | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform fire protection or suppression duties, such as constructing fire breaks or disposing of brush.Forest and Conservation Workers | 1.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 5.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Mark logs for identification.Fallers · supplemental task | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Fight forest fires or perform prescribed burning tasks under the direction of fire suppression officers or forestry technicians.Forest and Conservation Workers | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Work as a member of a team, rotating between chain saw operation and skidder operation.Fallers · supplemental task | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Calculate total board feet, cordage, or other wood measurement units, using conversion tables.Logging Equipment Operators · supplemental task | 1.2% | L2 | L2L3 | 80% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Drive tractors for building or repairing logging and skid roads.Logging Equipment Operators | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Confer with other workers to discuss issues, such as safety, cutting heights, or work needs.Forest and Conservation Workers | 1.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 18 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Tag unsafe trees with high-visibility ribbons.Fallers | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Explain or enforce regulations regarding camping, vehicle use, fires, use of buildings, or sanitation.Forest and Conservation Workers · supplemental task | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Select or cut trees according to markings or sizes, types, or grades.Forest and Conservation Workers · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Thin or space trees, using power thinning saws.Forest and Conservation Workers · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2.1 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Maintain tallies of trees examined and counted during tree marking or measuring efforts.Forest and Conservation Workers · supplemental task | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate skidders, bulldozers, or other prime movers to pull a variety of scarification or site preparation equipment over areas to be regenerated.Forest and Conservation Workers · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Spray or inject vegetation with insecticides to kill insects or to protect against disease or with herbicides to reduce competing vegetation.Forest and Conservation Workers · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Identify diseased or undesirable trees and remove them, using power saws or hand saws.Forest and Conservation Workers · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide assistance to forest survey crews by clearing site-lines, holding measuring tools, or setting stakes.Forest and Conservation Workers · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Maintain campsites or recreational areas, replenishing firewood or other supplies and cleaning kitchens or restrooms.Forest and Conservation Workers · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Prune or shear tree tops or limbs to control growth, increase density, or improve shape.Forest and Conservation Workers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Place supporting limbs or poles under felled trees to avoid splitting undersides, and to prevent logs from rolling.Fallers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Erect signs or fences, using posthole diggers, shovels, or other hand tools.Forest and Conservation Workers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Select tree seedlings, prepare the ground, or plant the trees in reforestation areas, using manual planting tools.Forest and Conservation Workers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Sort tree seedlings, discarding substandard seedlings, according to standard charts or verbal instructions.Forest and Conservation Workers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 1.1 h | Physical presence |
| Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Coordinate the selection and movement of logs from storage areas, according to transportation schedules or production requirements.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect crops, fields, or plant stock to determine conditions and need for cultivating, spraying, weeding, or harvesting.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Drive or operate farm machinery, such as trucks, tractors, or self-propelled harvesters, to transport workers or supplies or to cultivate or harvest fields.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Observe fish and beds or ponds to detect diseases, monitor fish growth, determine quality of fish, or determine completeness of harvesting.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Train workers in techniques such as planting, harvesting, weeding, or insect identification and in the use of safety measures.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Record the numbers and types of fish or shellfish reared, harvested, released, sold, and shipped.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Confer with managers to evaluate weather or soil conditions, to develop plans or procedures, or to discuss issues such as changes in fertilizers, herbicides, or cultivating techniques.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 52 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect buildings, fences, fields or ranges, supplies, and equipment to determine work to be performed.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Monitor operations to identify and solve problems, improve work methods, and ensure compliance with safety, company, and government regulations.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Direct or assist with the adjustment or repair of equipment or machinery.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 52 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Plan work schedules according to personnel and equipment availability.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.3 h | Access to systems |
| Communicate with forestry personnel regarding forest harvesting or forest management plans, procedures, or schedules.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 38 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Treat animal illnesses or injuries, following experience or instructions of veterinarians.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 16% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Read inventory records, customer orders, or shipping schedules to determine required activities.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.1% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 30 min | Access to systems |
| Schedule work crews, equipment, or transportation for several different work locations.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Perform both supervisory and management functions, such as accounting, marketing, and personnel work.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect facilities to determine maintenance needs.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Train workers in tree felling or bucking, operation of tractors or loading machines, yarding or loading techniques, or safety regulations.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Confer with managers to determine production requirements, conditions of equipment and supplies, and work schedules.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 42 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Issue equipment, such as farm implements, machinery, ladders, or containers to workers, and collect equipment when work is complete.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 18 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Transport or arrange for transport of animals, equipment, food, animal feed, and other supplies to and from work sites.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Train workers in spawning, rearing, cultivating, and harvesting methods, and in the use of equipment.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Requisition or purchase supplies, such as insecticides, machine parts or lubricants, or tools.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 45 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare and maintain time or payroll reports, as well as details of personnel actions, such as performance evaluations, hires, promotions, or disciplinary actions.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.1 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Coordinate dismantling, moving, and setting up equipment at new work sites.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Calculate or monitor budgets for maintenance or development of collections, grounds, or infrastructure.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 2.5 h | Access to systems |
| Monitor or oversee construction projects, such as horticultural buildings or irrigation systems.First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 5.9% | 11 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.115 | 21 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -1.087 | 17 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 55.968 | 50 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.004 | 8 |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0 | 16 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (62)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Aquaculture workers 6221 | 34.3 | |
| Inland and coastal waters fishery workers 6222 | 23.0 | |
| Deep-sea fishery workers 6223 | 23.0 | |
| Hunters and trappers 6224 | 18.5 |
Dashed line: forestry and related workers (5.9%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Forestry and related workers (ISCO-08 6210), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/6210
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Forestry and related workers (ISCO-08 6210)}
}Machine-readable
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