Forest and Conservation Workers: open H-2B job orders
6 H-2B orders for forest and conservation workers were accepted by the Department of Labor in the last 20 days, in 3 states, for 200 workers at a median offered wage of $18.41/hour. Updated Sep 17, 2026.
Across these orders: 33% require no prior experience; 100% offer lodging; middle half of offers $17.77–$22.52/hr.
By state
| State | Open orders | Workers | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 4 | 97 | $20.42/hr |
| Georgia | 1 | 85 | $17.77/hr |
| South Carolina | 1 | 18 | $18.50/hr |
All open orders
| Employer | Where | Job | Offered wage | Workers | Season | Lodging | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reforestation Solutions, Inc. | Smyrna, Cobb Co., GA | Forestry Worker Forest and Conservation Workers | $17.77–$26.37/hr | 85 | Oct 1 → Jun 5 | Lodging overtime available | DOL listing |
| Pacific NW Forest Inc. | Medford, Jackson Co., OR | Forestry Worker Forest and Conservation Workers | $18.33–$26.79/hr | 45 | Oct 26 → Jul 31 | Lodging overtime available | DOL listing |
| Whitepine Forestry, Inc. | Corvallis, Polk Co., OR | Reforestation Laborer Forest and Conservation Workers | $23.83/hr | 25 | Dec 1 → May 31 | Lodging | DOL listing |
| New Life Pine Needles | Bethune, Kershaw Co., SC | Pine Needle Gatherers & Forestry Laborer Forest and Conservation Workers | $18.50/hr | 18 | Oct 26 → Jun 16 | Lodging overtime available | DOL listing |
| 1st Choice Contracting, Inc. | Salem, Marion Co., OR | Forestry Worker Forest and Conservation Workers | $17.71–$26.79/hr | 15 | Dec 1 → Sep 30 | Lodging overtime available | DOL listing |
| Strata Forestry, Inc. | Springfield, Lane Co., OR | Forestry Worker Forest and Conservation Workers | $22.52–$30.00/hr | 12 | Dec 1 → Sep 30 | Lodging overtime available | DOL listing |
How to apply
Each order links to its listing on SeasonalJobs.dol.gov, the Department of Labor's official registry, where the employer's recruitment contact and the full job description are published. U.S. workers can apply directly to the employer or through their state workforce agency, which refers applicants to these orders.