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Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services

developing daily training and exercise routines for individuals or teams, interpreting and implementing Woodland Management Plans for timber production in established woodlands and forests, collecting, analysing and evaluating landscape and environmental information and monitoring reclamation of forest-cleared lands to ensure suitability. If that's your week, this page is about your job.

The honest answer

AI is already taking a real slice of the routine work here: performing accounting tasks to manage financial records. That is a slice of tasks, not of you.

Your move: what you can actually do about this ↓

Where the work sits, by task weight

shifting to AI: 20%
changing shape: 17%
staying human: 63%

These bars are tasks changing hands, not people being counted out. The ledger below shows which.

Whole-job exposure score 31 out of 100 (26–37 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, across 120 scored tasks. The number is the support for the sentence above it, not a headline about anyone’s future.

How we know this

What is measured: Every published task statement for managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services is rated on five dimensions: can a model produce the output, does the work need a body in a room, does it need a legally accountable person, does it depend on a person being trusted in the moment, and how much data exists. A published formula turns those five ratings into the score; the model never writes the number.

How the bar is built: Each task’s share of the bar is its published importance weight, so a task you do all day counts for more than one you do twice a year.

Release: 2026-q4.1, scores computed 2026-08-04. Read the full method.

That slice is not coming back; the core of the job, observing animals to assess their health and behaviour, stays yours. The tools change hands, the accountability doesn't.

Your week, as this page understands it

Managers and proprietors in this unit group plan, organise and co-ordinate the activities and resources of forestry, fishing, animal husbandry and related operations and establishments. The job title says “managers”, “proprietors in forestry”, “fishing” or “related services”: officially one job, several names. The real job is the part underneath: observing animals to assess their health and behaviour. That is the thing someone has to be right about.

The exposed part of this job is specific, and we won’t pretend it is coming back. But managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services is not one task. It is 120 scored ones, and they are nowhere near equally exposed. The most durable of them, on this evidence, is observing animals to assess their health and behaviour, and the ledger below shows exactly why.

Where the work sits, by task weight

shifting to AI: 20%
changing shape: 17%
staying human: 63%

These bars are tasks changing hands, not people being counted out. The ledger below shows which.

How we know this

How the bar is built: Each task’s share of the bar is its published importance weight, so a task you do all day counts for more than one you do twice a year.

Release: 2026-q4.1, scores computed 2026-08-04. Read the full method.

Your job, task by task

These are the official task statements for this occupation, in plain English, sorted by what the evidence says is happening to each one. The official wording sits under every line so you can check the rewrite against it.

One task scored differently between repeat runs, so its range on this page is wider. We would rather show the wobble than hide it.
51 of this occupation's scored task statements carry a score that was measured under a different occupation's context, because the statement is shared between jobs and has only been scored once so far. Each one names the occupation it was measured under in the free routes below; none is presented as a measurement for this job.
Task clusters are not derived in this release, so the task-cluster field is empty and no Collab365 Space routing is attached to this occupation yet.

Shifting to AI

19 tasks

Tasks today’s tools can already do most of. This is the part we will not soften: where these rows are the bulk of your week, the week changes.

Developing operational plans by conferring with managers to optimise business performance
This is reading one thing and writing another: operational plans in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 1212/01, 1212/02, 1212/04
Source: “Develop operational plans by conferring with managers to optimise business performance.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 64 out of 100 (60–68 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Operational plans are written documents AI drafts well from business data.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Establishing work schedules and assignments
This is reading one thing and writing another: work schedules in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 1212/01, 1212/02, 1212/04
Source: “Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space, and equipment availability.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 64 out of 100 (60–68 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Building rotas around workload, space and equipment is a scheduling problem software solves well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Adjusting work schedules through consultation with managers or other staff
This is reading one thing and writing another: work schedules in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 1212/01, 1212/02, 1212/04
Source: “Adjust work schedules through consultation with managers or other staff.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 64 out of 100 (60–68 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Adjusting rotas around leave and cover is scheduling work software handles quickly.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Performing accounting tasks to manage financial records
This is reading one thing and writing another: tasks in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 1212/01, 1212/02, 1212/04
Source: “Perform accounting tasks to manage financial records.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 88 out of 100 (84–92 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Keeping the books is structured, rule-based work that software already does well, with an accountant signing off the year end.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.

Changing shape

18 tasks

Tasks where the machine takes the producing and a person keeps the checking, the deciding, or the answering-for-it. For most jobs this is the biggest group, and it is where "transformation, not termination" is literally visible.

Allocating tasks for feeding and treatment of animals
The software now makes the first pass at tasks, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 85 · 1212/01, 1212/02, 1212/04
Source: “Allocate tasks for feeding and treatment of animals.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 48 out of 100 (41–55 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Rotas and treatment schedules are routine planning that software produces well from records.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Reviewing work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service
The software now makes the first pass at work procedures, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 75 · 1212/01, 1212/02, 1212/04
Source: “Review work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, or safety.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (49–63 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Reviewing procedures and problems to find improvements is analysis software supports well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Managing HR tasks to ensure efficient team operations
The software now makes the first pass at HR tasks, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 75 · 1212/01, 1212/02, 1212/04
Source: “Manage HR tasks to ensure efficient team operations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 53 out of 100 (46–60 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Much HR work is documented process, though handling people well still needs a manager.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

Staying human

83 tasks

Tasks that stay with a person, because they happen in the physical world, because the rules need someone accountable, or because the value is that a specific person does them.

Observing animals to assess their health and behaviour
This work happens in the physical world: animals, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 1212/01, 1212/02, 1212/04, 1212/05
Source: “Observe animals to assess their health and behaviour.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 8 out of 100 (4–12 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Assessing an animal's condition means watching it in the enclosure.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Discussing any problems with vets
The value here is that a specific person handles any problems and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 85 · 1212/01, 1212/02, 1212/04, 1212/05
Source: “Discuss any problems with vets.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 20 out of 100 (13–27 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Software can pull together the herd records beforehand, but the conversation itself is between the keeper and the vet who decides treatment.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Providing treatment to sick or injured animals
This work happens in the physical world: treatment, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 1212/01, 1212/02, 1212/04
Source: “Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact vets to secure treatment.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 6 out of 100 (0–13 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; someone qualified has to answer for it.
The rating behind it: Treating a sick animal is hands-on, and anything beyond basic care legally belongs to a vet, so software can only help decide when to call one.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

Show the other 110 tasks

Maintaining employee records to ensure effective staff management and animal care
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: employee records in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 1212/01, 1212/04
Source: “Maintain employee records to ensure effective staff management and animal care.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Staff records are structured data that systems already keep accurately.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Calculating the feeding regime, which is often done by automated computer systems
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: the feeding regime in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 1212/02
Source: “Calculate the feeding regime, which is often done by automated computer systems.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Feeding calculations already run on farm computer systems.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Maintaining employee records to ensure efficient management of site operations
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: employee records in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 1212/02
Source: “Maintain employee records to ensure efficient management of site operations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Employee records are structured data, and keeping them accurate is well within what software does.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Carrying out marketing activities to promote business growth
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: marketing activities in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 1212/01, 1212/02
Source: “Carry out marketing activities to promote business growth.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 85 out of 100 (81–89 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Writing posts, offers and adverts to attract clients is well-trodden marketing work that software produces quickly.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Studying the latest research on fish health and nutrition to enhance aquaculture practices
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: the latest research in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 85 · 1212/02
Source: “Study the latest research on fish health and nutrition to enhance aquaculture practices.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (79–87 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Reading and summarising published fish health research is exactly what AI does well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Monitoring changes in legislation and industry developments relevant to the field
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: changes in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 1212/03
Source: “Monitor changes in legislation and industry developments relevant to the field.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (79–87 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Tracking new rules and industry news is published, text-based work that software can gather and summarise continuously.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Calculating budgets for maintenance of collections
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: budgets in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 1212/01, 1212/02, 1212/04
Source: “Calculate budgets for maintenance of collections, grounds, or infrastructure.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (71–79 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Budgets are spreadsheet work that AI drafts well, with local costs supplied by the manager.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Ordering materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment or replacement parts
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: materials in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 1212/01, 1212/02, 1212/04
Source: “Order materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, or replacement parts.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Ordering parts and supplies is routine purchasing that ordering systems already largely handle.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Planning breeding programmes to obtain maximum efficiency
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: programmes in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 1212/02
Source: “Plan breeding programmes to obtain maximum efficiency.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (71–79 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Breeding plans are calculations from records, which software handles well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Planning and controlling budgets
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: budgets in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 1212/03
Source: “Plan and control budgets.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Budget planning and tracking is spreadsheet work AI handles well, though the priorities behind it are decided locally.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Analysing the effect of forest conditions on tree growth rates and species prevalence
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: the effect of forest conditions in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 1212/03
Source: “Analyse the effect of forest conditions on tree growth rates and species prevalence.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Working out how conditions affect growth rates from inventory data is statistical analysis software does well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Maintaining stock control to manage fishery resources
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: stock control in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 1212/02
Source: “Maintain stock control to manage fishery resources.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 69 out of 100 (62–76 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Stock records are structured data that software keeps well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Arranging work crews, equipment or transporting for several different work locations
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: work crews, equipment in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 65 · 1212/01, 1212/02, 1212/04
Source: “Arrange work crews, equipment, or transport for several different work locations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 64 out of 100 (60–68 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Matching crews, kit and vehicles to jobs is a scheduling problem software handles well, with a person confirming the awkward cases.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Evaluating weather conditions by conferring with managers
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: weather conditions in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 1212/02
Source: “Evaluate weather conditions by conferring with managers.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 64 out of 100 (60–68 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Forecast data is public and easy to interpret, though the go or no-go call is local judgement.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Communicating survey results to inform commercial timber sales and production forecasts
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: survey results in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 1212/03
Source: “Communicate survey results to inform commercial timber sales and production forecasts.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 64 out of 100 (60–68 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Turning survey results into sales and forecast reports is documented desk work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Reviewing daily work or delivery schedules to determine orders
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at work, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 70 · 1212/01, 1212/02, 1212/04
Source: “Review daily work or delivery schedules to determine orders, sequences of deliveries, or special loading instructions.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (49–63 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Reading schedules to work out delivery order is planning on paper that software does quickly.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Investigating how various species adapt to changed environmental conditions
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at how various species adapt, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 75 · 1212/03
Source: “Investigate how various species adapt to changed environmental conditions.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (49–63 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Reviewing how species respond to changing conditions is literature and data work software handles well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Keeping records documenting animal health
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at records documenting animal health, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 80 · 1212/05
Source: “Keep records documenting animal health, diet, or behaviour.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (52–60 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Keeping health, diet and behaviour records is form-filling software handles well once the observations are made.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Planning feeding to suit individual animal needs
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at suit individual animal needs, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 70 · 1212/05
Source: “Plan feeding to suit individual animal needs.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (49–63 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Feed planning follows documented requirements and recorded weights, which software can work from.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Maintaining compliance with globally recognised forest certification standards
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at compliance, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 75 · 1212/03
Source: “Maintain compliance with globally recognised forest certification standards.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 54 out of 100 (47–61 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Certification standards and audit evidence are documented, which suits AI-assisted record keeping.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Coordinating the marketing and sale of timber
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at the marketing and sale of timber, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 75 · 1212/03
Source: “Coordinate the marketing and sale of timber.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 53 out of 100 (46–60 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Marketing material and sale documents draft well, though timber deals are done with people.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Coordinating with timber merchants for supply agreements
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at timber merchants, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 70 · 1212/03
Source: “Coordinate with timber merchants for supply agreements.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 53 out of 100 (46–60 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Supply correspondence drafts well, though agreements rest on merchant relationships.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Recording the numbers and types of fish or shellfish
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at the numbers, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 80 · 1212/02
Source: “Record the numbers and types of fish or shellfish reared, harvested, released, sold, and shipped.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 49 out of 100 (42–56 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Recording catches and stock movements is routine data work, with returns checked by the manager.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Evaluating silvicultural and ecological information to develop UKFS-compliant Woodland Management Plans
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at silvicultural, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 75 · 1212/03
Source: “Evaluate silvicultural and ecological information to develop UKFS-compliant Woodland Management Plans.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 49 out of 100 (42–56 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: The UK Forestry Standard is published, so compliant plans draft well from survey data.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Advising clients on good forestry practices
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at clients, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 85 · 1212/03
Source: “Advise clients on good forestry practices.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 48 out of 100 (41–55 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Good forestry practice is well documented, so tailored advice can be drafted and then checked against the client's wood.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Advising on budgeting, public access, ecological surveys and forest certification
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at budgeting, public access, ecological surveys and forest certification, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 80 · 1212/03
Source: “Advise on budgeting, public access, ecological surveys, and forest certification.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 48 out of 100 (41–55 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Advice on budgets, access and certification is documented ground that AI drafts well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Providing expert technical advice on the development
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at expert technical advice, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 80 · 1212/03
Source: “Provide expert technical advice on the development, interpretation, and implementation of forest/woodland design and management plans.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 48 out of 100 (41–55 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Forestry standards and plan formats are documented, so expert written advice drafts well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Developing daily training and exercise routines for individuals or teams
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at training, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 90 · 1212/05
Source: “Develop daily training and exercise routines for individuals or teams.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 48 out of 100 (41–55 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Training programmes follow documented principles that software can plan from records.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Educating workers on the use of safety measures
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at workers, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 70 · 1212/01, 1212/02, 1212/04
Source: “Educate workers on the use of safety measures.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 43 out of 100 (36–50 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Safety material is well published, but workers take it in better from someone they know on site.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Updating racehorse owners on their horses' training and health progress
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at racehorse owners, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 80 · 1212/05
Source: “Update racehorse owners on their horses' training and health progress.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 41 out of 100 (34–48 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Progress updates write easily, but owners want them from the person who knows their horse.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Advising woodland owners on the most appropriate tree species for planting or natural regeneration
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles woodland owners and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 80 · 1212/03
Source: “Advise woodland owners on the most appropriate tree species for planting or natural regeneration.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 39 out of 100 (32–46 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Species guidance is published and site data digital, but owners want a trusted adviser's view.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Promoting the expansion of new woodland coverage
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles the expansion of new woodland coverage and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 80 · 1212/03
Source: “Promote the expansion of new woodland coverage and, where possible, the restoration of ancient woodland in the UK.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 39 out of 100 (32–46 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Promotional material and funding cases draft well, though persuading landowners is personal.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Establishing long-term plans for management of forest resources
staying human
The ratings behind this row put long-term plans well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 85 · 1212/03
Source: “Establish long-term plans for management of forest resources.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 38 out of 100 (31–45 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Standards and inventory data are documented enough for software to draft a plan, but decades-ahead choices rest on knowing the particular woodland.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Evaluating and inventorying woodland potential for timber production
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: woodland potential, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 1212/03
Source: “Evaluate and inventory woodland potential for timber production.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 38 out of 100 (31–45 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Volume and value calculations are straightforward, but measuring what is actually standing means working through the wood.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Surveying and interpreting silvicultural data
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: silvicultural data, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 1212/03
Source: “Survey and interpret silvicultural data for safety, resilience, pests, diseases, tree health, and woodland condition.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 38 out of 100 (31–45 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Interpreting survey data is strong AI ground, but the survey itself is walked and measured.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Collecting, analysing and evaluating landscape and environmental information
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: landscape, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 1212/03
Source: “Collect, analyse, and evaluate landscape and environmental information.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 38 out of 100 (31–45 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Once the readings and surveys exist, software is strong at analysing and summarising them; gathering them still means walking the land.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Applying new technologies to improve fishery management and sustainability
staying human
The ratings behind this row put new technologies well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 85 · 1212/02
Source: “Apply new technologies to improve fishery management and sustainability.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 37 out of 100 (30–44 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: New technology is well described, but fitting it to a specific fishery needs local judgement.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Liaising with local authorities and public bodies to ensure regulatory compliance
staying human
The ratings behind this row put local authorities well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 70 · 1212/03
Source: “Liaise with local authorities and public bodies to ensure regulatory compliance.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 37 out of 100 (30–44 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Software can track the rules and draft the correspondence, but the working relationship with councils and agencies still needs a person.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Collaborating with professionals in hydrology
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles professionals and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 80 · 1212/03
Source: “Collaborate with professionals in hydrology, ecology, and engineering for project development.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 30 out of 100 (23–37 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Technical exchange can be drafted, though joint project work depends on working relationships.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Inventing sustainable techniques for utilising wood residues in construction
staying human
The ratings behind this row put sustainable techniques well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 70 · 1212/03
Source: “Invent sustainable techniques for utilising wood residues in construction.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 30 out of 100 (23–37 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over.
The rating behind it: Research is well documented, but genuinely new techniques come from people testing them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Participating in meetings to discuss project updates
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles meetings and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 1212/03
Source: “Participate in meetings to discuss project updates.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 30 out of 100 (23–37 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Project updates can be written up easily, but taking part in the meeting means being there.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Interpreting and implementing Woodland Management Plans for timber production in established woodlands and forests
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: woodland management plans, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 1212/03
Source: “Interpret and implement Woodland Management Plans for timber production in established woodlands and forests.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 29 out of 100 (22–36 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Reading a management plan is desk work, but carrying it out happens in the woodland.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Measuring map and recording established forest management units using on-the-ground and UAV technology
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: map, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 1212/03
Source: “Measure, map, and record established forest management units using on-the-ground and UAV technology.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 29 out of 100 (22–36 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Mapping software and drones do much of it, though the units still have to be walked and flown.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Providing contract services to woodland owners and prospective forest land acquirers
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles contract services and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 1212/03
Source: “Provide contract services to woodland owners and prospective forest land acquirers.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 26 out of 100 (19–33 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Service documents draft well, but clients choose an adviser they trust.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Ensuring the water supply is of a sufficient quality for the livestock
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: the water supply is of a sufficient quality, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 1212/02
Source: “Ensure the water supply is of a sufficient quality for the livestock.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 25 out of 100 (18–32 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Water quality data can be monitored automatically, but sampling and fixing problems happens at the site.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Following environmental protection standards in daily operations
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: environmental protection standards, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 1212/02
Source: “Follow environmental protection standards in daily operations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 25 out of 100 (18–32 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: The standards themselves are written down and easy to look up, but keeping to them happens out in the woods and water.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Managing preparations and travel for race days
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: preparations, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 1212/05
Source: “Manage preparations and travel for race days.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 24 out of 100 (17–31 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Travel and entry logistics can be planned digitally, though race day preparation is physical.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Monitoring reclamation of forest-cleared lands to ensure suitability for end
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: reclamation of forest-cleared lands, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 1212/03
Source: “Monitor reclamation of forest-cleared lands to ensure suitability for end use.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 22 out of 100 (15–29 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Satellite and survey data can show how land is recovering, but confirming it suits its next use still needs site visits.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Negotiating contracts with customers and suppliers for forestry operations
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles contracts and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 75 · 1212/03
Source: “Negotiate contracts with customers and suppliers for forestry operations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 21 out of 100 (14–28 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Contract wording drafts easily, but terms are settled by people who deal with each other repeatedly.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Negotiating terms for forest harvesting contracts
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles terms and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 1212/03
Source: “Negotiate terms for forest harvesting contracts.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 21 out of 100 (14–28 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Harvesting terms are agreed between people who know each other's reliability.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Selling fish products
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: fish products, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 1212/02
Source: “Sell fish products.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 20 out of 100 (13–27 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Listings and paperwork can be automated, though buyers and markets are still dealt with in person.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Communicating with customers to address their needs
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: customers, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 65 · 1212/03
Source: “Communicate with customers to address their needs.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 20 out of 100 (13–27 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Serving a customer at the counter happens face to face.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Managing staff to ensure efficient operation of the establishment
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: staff, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 1212/05
Source: “Manage staff to ensure efficient operation of the establishment.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 20 out of 100 (13–27 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Managing staff through a shift means being present with them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Inspecting forests to assess health and growth
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: forests, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 1212/03
Source: “Inspect forests to assess health and growth.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 19 out of 100 (12–26 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Aerial and photo assessment helps, but judging forest health and growth still means walking the stands.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Monitoring activities of logging companies and contractors
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: activities of logging companies, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 1212/03
Source: “Monitor activities of logging companies and contractors.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 19 out of 100 (12–26 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Paperwork and output figures can be tracked automatically, but seeing how contractors actually work means visiting the sites.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Planning and overseeing construction of access routes and forest roads
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: construction of access routes, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 1212/03
Source: “Plan and oversee construction of access routes and forest roads.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 19 out of 100 (12–26 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Route planning can be drafted from maps and survey data, but checking the ground and supervising the build needs someone on site.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Taking inventory of the type
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: inventory of the type, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 1212/03
Source: “Take inventory of the type, amount, and location of all standing timber on the property.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 19 out of 100 (12–26 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Inventory data is easy to compile and analyse, but measuring the standing timber means covering the property on foot.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Monitoring and enforcing compliance with safety rules and regulations in a workplace
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: compliance, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 1212/01, 1212/02, 1212/04
Source: “Monitor and enforce compliance with safety rules and regulations in a workplace.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 18 out of 100 (11–25 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Checklists and records can be produced automatically, but spotting unsafe practice and pulling someone up on it happens in person.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Advising on tree management, health, law and risk to various stakeholders
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: tree management, health, law and risk, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 1212/03
Source: “Advise on tree management, health, law, and risk to various stakeholders.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 18 out of 100 (11–25 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: General guidance on tree health and the law is well documented, but judging a particular tree's risk means going and looking at it.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Subcontracting with pulpwood cutters to assist in road layout
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: pulpwood cutters, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 1212/03
Source: “Subcontract with pulpwood cutters to assist in road layout.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 18 out of 100 (11–25 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Subcontracting is partly paperwork, though road layout is agreed on the ground.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Planting trees and assessing their health
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: trees, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 1212/03
Source: “Plant trees and assess their health.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 14 out of 100 (7–21 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Planting is physical work, and checking how the trees are doing means visiting them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Measuring and selecting trees suitable for felling
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: trees suitable, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 1212/03
Source: “Measure and select trees suitable for felling.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 14 out of 100 (7–21 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Choosing and marking which trees to fell means measuring and assessing them where they stand.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Monitoring wildlife populations to assess impacts of forestry operations
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: wildlife populations, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 1212/03
Source: “Monitor wildlife populations to assess impacts of forestry operations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 14 out of 100 (7–21 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Wildlife monitoring means surveys in the field, even though the analysis afterwards is straightforward.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Communicating with staff to identify any issues
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles staff and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 1212/05
Source: “Communicate with staff to identify any issues.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 14 out of 100 (10–18 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Staff only raise real problems with someone they trust, so this depends on an ongoing human relationship rather than a form.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Developing, maintaining and managing relationships with clients
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles relationships and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 80 · 1212/03
Source: “Develop, maintain and manage relationships with clients, timber buyers, colleagues, contractors and volunteers.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 13 out of 100 (6–20 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Long-term relationships with buyers, contractors and volunteers are built person to person.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Protecting the forest from pests and diseases and preventing forest fires
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: the forest, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 1212/03
Source: “Protect the forest from pests and diseases and prevent forest fires.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 13 out of 100 (6–20 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Protecting a forest from pests and fire is largely practical work carried out in the woods.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Engaging with charitable bodies to support organisational goals
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles charitable bodies and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 1212/03
Source: “Engage with charitable bodies to support organisational goals.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 13 out of 100 (9–17 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Building working links with charities depends on people who know and trust each other.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Managing onsite operations ensuring health
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: onsite operations ensuring health, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 1212/03
Source: “Manage onsite operations ensuring health, safety, and welfare compliance.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 11 out of 100 (4–18 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Safety paperwork drafts well, but running a site safely means being on it.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Providing training on spawning, rearing, cultivating and harvesting methods
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: spawning, rearing, cultivating and harvesting methods, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 1212/02
Source: “Provide training on spawning, rearing, cultivating, and harvesting methods.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 10 out of 100 (3–17 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Training material writes easily, but showing someone how to handle fish happens at the tanks.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Engaging with landowners for property-related discussions
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: landowners, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 1212/03
Source: “Engage with landowners for property-related discussions.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 9 out of 100 (2–16 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Landowner conversations about their property depend on trust built face to face.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Interacting with the public for community relations
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: the public, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 1212/03
Source: “Interact with the public for community relations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 9 out of 100 (5–13 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Community relations rest on people meeting people, which software cannot do on their behalf.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Procuring timber from private landowners
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: timber, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 1212/03
Source: “Procure timber from private landowners.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 9 out of 100 (2–16 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Buying timber from private owners depends on a relationship and on seeing the standing trees.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Instructing jockeys in handling specific horses during races
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: jockeys, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 90 · 1212/05
Source: “Instruct jockeys in handling specific horses during races.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 9 out of 100 (2–16 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Advice about a specific horse comes from having ridden it, and is given face to face before a race.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Inspecting buildings to determine maintenance or repair work
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: buildings, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 1212/01, 1212/02, 1212/04
Source: “Inspect buildings to determine maintenance or repair work required.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 8 out of 100 (4–12 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Judging what needs fixing means walking the building and looking at it in person.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Inspecting facilities and machinery for signs of wear and tear
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: facilities, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 1212/01, 1212/02, 1212/04
Source: “Inspect facilities and machinery for signs of wear and tear.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 8 out of 100 (4–12 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Checking machinery for wear means looking at and handling it.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Monitoring fish health
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: fish health, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 1212/02
Source: “Monitor fish health.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 8 out of 100 (4–12 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Judging fish health means watching stock in the water.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Paying close attention
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: close attention, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 1212/02
Source: “Pay close attention to detail, in order to avoid expensive fish losses in what can be a high-risk industry.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 8 out of 100 (1–15 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Noticing trouble early comes from being around the fish every day.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Surveying park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: park, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 1212/03
Source: “Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 8 out of 100 (1–15 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence, and it moved between repeat runs, so the range is widened.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Surveying the park for tree conditions and wildlife means walking it and recording what is there.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Monitoring health and welfare of horses during training and competition
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: health, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 90 · 1212/05
Source: “Monitor health and welfare of horses during training and competition, reporting any changes or abnormalities.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 8 out of 100 (4–12 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Spotting a change in a horse means watching it work in front of you.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Overseeing the adjustment of equipment or machinery
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: the adjustment of equipment, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 1212/01, 1212/02, 1212/04
Source: “Oversee the adjustment of equipment or machinery.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 7 out of 100 (3–11 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Adjusting machinery is done with hands on the machine.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Ensuring safe construction and maintenance of these facilities and equipment
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: safe construction, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 1212/03
Source: “Ensure safe construction and maintenance of these facilities and equipment.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 7 out of 100 (0–14 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Making sure structures and machinery are actually safe means inspecting them physically, which software cannot do for you.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Educating workers on using equipment and caring for turf
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: workers, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 1212/04
Source: “Educate workers on using equipment and caring for turf.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 7 out of 100 (0–14 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Turf care and machine use are taught by showing people on the ground, not by sending notes.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Ensuring health and safety, environmental standards, access and quality of work during tree operations
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: health, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 1212/03
Source: “Ensure health and safety, environmental standards, access, and quality of work during tree operations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 6 out of 100 (0–13 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Supervising a live felling site means being there to see the work and stop it if something is wrong.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Supervising activities of other forestry workers
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: activities of other forestry workers, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 1212/03
Source: “Supervise activities of other forestry workers.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 6 out of 100 (0–13 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Supervising a forestry crew means being on site, watching how the work is going and directing people directly.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Implementing projects aimed at improving water quality
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: projects, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 1212/03
Source: “Implement projects aimed at improving water quality.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 6 out of 100 (0–13 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Planning such a scheme can be drafted at a desk, but actually improving a watercourse means work carried out on the ground.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: animals, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 1212/05
Source: “Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 6 out of 100 (0–13 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Judging whether an animal will train comes from working with it, and much of the skill is unwritten.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Directing forest fire suppression efforts
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: forest fire suppression efforts, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 1212/03
Source: “Direct forest fire suppression efforts.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 4 out of 100 (0–11 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Commanding crews at a live fire depends on being there and reading conditions minute by minute, which software cannot do.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Collecting animal care equipment for cleaning
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: animal care equipment, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 1212/01
Source: “Collect animal care equipment for cleaning.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Collecting equipment for cleaning is physical work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Inspecting supplies, equipment or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: supplies, equipment or work areas, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 1212/01, 1212/02, 1212/04
Source: “Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Checking supplies, equipment and work areas means walking the kitchen and looking at them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Repairing animal care equipment to ensure safe and effective operations
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: animal care equipment, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 1212/01
Source: “Repair animal care equipment to ensure safe and effective operations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Repairing equipment needs hands and tools.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Transporting animals, equipment, food, animal feed and other supplies to and from work sites
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: animals, equipment, food, animal feed and other supplies, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 1212/01, 1212/02, 1212/04
Source: “Transport animals, equipment, food, animal feed, and other supplies to and from work sites.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Moving animals and supplies is driving and lifting.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Issuing supplies and equipment to workers
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: supplies, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 1212/01, 1212/02, 1212/04
Source: “Issue supplies and equipment to workers.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Handing out supplies and equipment to workers is physical work done in the kennels.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Assessing quality of fish and completeness of harvesting
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: quality of fish, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 1212/02
Source: “Assess quality of fish and completeness of harvesting.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Judging fish quality and a finished harvest is done by handling and looking.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Possessing stock skills, fish handling, spawning, grading and harvesting
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: stock skills, fish handling, spawning, grading, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 1212/02
Source: “Possess stock skills such as fish handling, spawning, grading and harvesting.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Handling, spawning and grading fish is physical stock work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Maintaining water systems
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: water systems, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 1212/02
Source: “Maintain water systems.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Maintaining water systems is hands-on site work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Driving to transport the fish to customers or markets for sale
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: transport the fish, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 1212/02
Source: “Drive to transport the fish to customers or markets for sale.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Getting the catch to market means driving it there, which needs a person behind the wheel.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Repairing fishing equipment to support sustainable operations
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: equipment, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 1212/02
Source: “Repair fishing equipment to support sustainable operations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Mending gear needs hands on the equipment.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Participating in forest fire suppression activities
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: forest fire suppression activities, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 1212/03
Source: “Participate in forest fire suppression activities.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Fighting a fire on the ground is physical work in a dangerous place.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Preparing sites, seed and plant trees for reforestation or forest renewal programmes
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: sites, seed and plant trees, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 1212/03
Source: “Prepare sites, seed, and plant trees for reforestation or forest renewal programmes.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Preparing ground and planting seedlings is physical work across the site.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Selecting and preparing new tree sites by clearing vegetation and debris with various methods
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: new tree sites, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 1212/03
Source: “Select and prepare new tree sites by clearing vegetation and debris with various methods.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Clearing vegetation and debris to open a planting site is manual and machine work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Preparing timber for removal
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: timber, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 1212/03
Source: “Prepare timber for removal.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Getting felled timber ready to move is heavy physical work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Repairing equestrian equipment to maintain horse care standards
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: equestrian equipment, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 1212/04
Source: “Repair equestrian equipment to maintain horse care standards.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Repairing tack and equipment is handwork.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Training horses for riding using knowledge of breed characteristics and training methods
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: horses, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 90 · 1212/05
Source: “Train horses for riding using knowledge of breed characteristics and training methods.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Training a horse to carry a rider is physical work in the school.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Administering medication to animals as prescribed by vets
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: medication, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 1212/05
Source: “Administer medication to animals as prescribed by vets.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Giving an animal its medicine means physically handling and treating it, so no software can take this on.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Placing tack or harnesses on horses to accustom them to the feel of equipment
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: tack, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 1212/05
Source: “Place tack or harnesses on horses to accustom them to the feel of equipment.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Fitting tack is done by hand on the horse.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Retraining horses to break bad habits
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: horses, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 1212/05
Source: “Retrain horses to break bad habits, such as kicking, bolting, or resisting bridling or grooming.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Correcting a horse's habits is ridden and handled work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Using oral, spur, rein or hand commands to condition horses to carry riders or to pull horse-drawn equipment
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: oral, spur, rein or hand commands, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 1212/05
Source: “Use oral, spur, rein, or hand commands to condition horses to carry riders or to pull horse-drawn equipment.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Riding and command work is physical horsemanship.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Feeding and watering animals according to schedules and feeding instructions
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: animals, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 1212/05
Source: “Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Carrying and putting out feed and water is physical work in the yard.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Talk to or interact with animals to familiarise them to human voices or contact
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: or interact, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 1212/05
Source: “Talk to or interact with animals to familiarise them to human voices or contact.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Getting an animal used to human contact requires a human present.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Conducting training programmes to maintain animal behaviours for entertainment and obedience
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: programmes, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 1212/05
Source: “Conduct training programmes to maintain animal behaviours for entertainment and obedience.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Training an animal requires being with it and repeating the work in person.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

What this job pays, and how many people do it

Median pay: £33,000a year, before tax, the middle of the range, so half earn more and half earn less.ashe-t14, 2025 · ASHE 2025 provisional (reference April 2025)Provisional, because the ONS revises this figure in the autumn.
How we know this
Source: ashe-t14
Reference period: ASHE 2025 provisional (reference April 2025)
Rounding: Shown to the nearest £100. The exact published figure is in the downloadable dataset. We do not render pounds the survey cannot support.
People doing this job: 18,600in the UK, 2026.nomis-aps · Apr 2025-Mar 2026 (latest APS 12-month period)This headcount comes from a survey, not a census, so treat it as a good estimate rather than an exact count.

What is deliberately not here: a forecast of how many of these jobs exist in ten years. Where an official projection exists for a market we publish it with its vintage; where it does not, we leave the space empty rather than borrow the other country’s number.

Why this is shifting

The reason is boringly specific. Most of what is shifting here is reading one thing and writing another: operational plans in, a record out. The rows above are exactly that shape: performing accounting tasks to manage financial records and developing operational plans by conferring with managers to optimise business performance. What it cannot do is be there in the room, and that is still where animals get done. Which is why this page talks about your tasks changing, not your job ending.

Your move

Over a pint: what I’d tell you if you were my friend

Your week is splitting in two, and which half fills it is the whole question. Performing accounting tasks to manage financial records is going; observing animals to assess their health and behaviour is not.

So, given all that: 20% of this job's task weight sits in rows the software is already learning, 17% in rows that change shape rather than disappear, and 63% in rows it is nowhere near. That is the position, measured across 120 scored tasks. It is not a forecast about you.

The occupation is an average and you are not, so the first job below is finding out where your own week actually sits.

This week: one thing

Print the task ledger above and put your own hours next to each row. Roughly, in pen, in one sitting. Then look at which group your hours actually pile up in. Twenty minutes, this week.

What you end up holding: your own week, on one page, sorted into what is shifting and what is not
How long it takes: about twenty minutes

If printing it isn’t practical: Read the rows off this page and write the same list on the back of an envelope. Same twenty minutes, same page, and it works just as well said out loud to someone who knows the job. The point is your hours next to the rows, not the paper it is on.

Over the next 90 days

Volunteer toward the durable end, visibly. Over the next ninety days put your hand up for the work in the bottom group (observing animals to assess their health and behaviour) and let people see you doing it. Not a new project: the same job, with your mix deliberately tilted. The point is that when the rota or the reorganisation comes, the version of you people picture is the one doing the part that stays.

Over the next 12 months

Claim a specialism at the durable end and let the other end go. Over a year, deliberately become the person who handles observing animals to assess their health and behaviour, and deliberately stop being the first choice for the rows in the top group. That trade costs something, because the exposed work is often the comfortable work. Decide it on purpose rather than by drift. Before you pay for anything, spend an hour with National Careers Service. It is free and government-funded, and it is listed below with the rest of the free routes.

The roads out of here, and why I am not sending you down them

I looked at the obvious moves out of this job, and here is what I found.

I checked the 12 nearest UK occupations to managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services (nearest by the work that AI is not taking, not by job title), and none of them survived. The closest was agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c.: only about 6% of its durable work is work you already do. And on the numbers you do not need one. This job scores 31/100 here, with only 20% of the task list in the top band, and “allocate tasks for feeding and treatment of animals” is not work that hands over cleanly. None of them beats deepening what you already have.

How that was checked: this job was compared against all 412 UK occupations in this release on their official task statements, and the 12 nearest were examined one by one. A move that turns on an industry, an employer or a qualification rather than on the work itself will not show up in a check like that. And this release carries no licence register, so anything you are weighing needs that looked up separately.

3 moves I checked and rejected

These are the obvious-looking jumps. They are here with their reasons rather than quietly dropped, because the ones that fail are worth knowing about. It is one less thing to turn over at night.

Agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c.
Why it looked obvious: It came up as a near neighbour because one of your tasks is on their list in the same words: “monitor fish health”. Across the whole of both lists that adds up to about 6% of the work in that job the software is not taking.
Why I am not recommending it: Almost none of it is work you already do: about 6% of the durable side of that job. That is a different job, not a next step.
Look at that job’s page anyway →
Animal care services occupations n.e.c
Why it looked obvious: It came up as a near neighbour because one of your tasks is on their list in the same words: “administer medication to animals as prescribed by vets”. Across the whole of both lists that adds up to about 5% of the work in that job the software is not taking.
Why I am not recommending it: Almost none of it is work you already do: about 5% of the durable side of that job. That is a different job, not a next step. It is a pay cut, in those words: £25,067 against your £33,011, 24.1% less (ASHE Table 14.7a, 2025 provisional (both)). Retraining to earn less is a decision, not advice.
Look at that job’s page anyway →
Farmers
Why it looked obvious: It came up as a near neighbour because one of your tasks is on their list in the same words: “monitor fish health”. Across the whole of both lists that adds up to about 4% of the work in that job the software is not taking.
Why I am not recommending it: Almost none of it is work you already do: about 4% of the durable side of that job. That is a different job, not a next step.
Look at that job’s page anyway →

What I’d stop worrying about

A friend tells you what not to spend fear on. This is that list.

The headline number you read somewhere
The big “X% of jobs” figures are about the whole economy, not about you. The number that describes your job is on this page: 20% of its task weight, across 120 scored tasks. Every row behind it is printed above with the source. Check ours; ignore theirs.
The whole-job doom story
Nothing on this page says this job ends. It says the mix inside it moves. Half the rows above are unchanged or changing shape, and the plan is about which half your week sits in. That is a very different problem, and a solvable one.
Panic-buying a course
Do the twenty-minute sorting exercise first. Most people who buy a course before they have done it buy the wrong one, and the free services listed below will tell you the same thing without charging for it.
The “obvious” next job everyone suggests
I checked the obvious moves and most of them did not survive. The reasons are printed with the routes above, including the pay and the gate. A move that fails on the numbers is worth knowing about so you can stop turning it over at night.

If you run a team doing this job

If you run a team doing this job, the conversation you owe them is the one on this page, and sooner than feels comfortable. Show them the ledger rather than a reassurance: the rows moving toward the software are performing accounting tasks to manage financial records, and the rows that are not are where you want your people visible. Ask each of them to do the this-week move and bring the list to your next one-to-one. It turns a rumour into a piece of work, and it tells you which parts of your team's week are actually at stake. And say the thing out loud that a team lead usually leaves unsaid: a shrinking team is your exposure too, so do the move yourself as well.

You are reading the United Kingdom figures

The United States splits this work across more than one official group, of which Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers is the closest. The pay and employment figures are not directly comparable, and we do not average them together.

Switch to the United States page →partial match

The other groups this work is counted across:

Foresters

In US official statistics this job is counted as Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers and Foresters. Pay is shown separately for each of those groups (medians cannot be averaged together), while the task list and the scores on this page are for this group only.

Your route through this

Where to go next, and what it costs

Free, and complete

The moves above cost nothing. These are the real services that go with them: public, government-funded, and free at the point of use. Nothing on this page is behind an email address or a payment.

In England:
National Careers Service
A free hour with a government-funded careers adviser is worth more than another evening of reading. In England that's the National Careers Service.
Free, government-funded
- Discover your skills and careers (the skills assessment)
In England:
National Careers Service - Find a course
Search what's actually running near you before you spend anything.
Free to search; individual courses vary
In England:
Free courses for jobs (Level 3 qualifications)
A free Level 3 qualification you already qualify for beats a paid course you don't need.
Free for eligible adults
In England:
Skills Bootcamps
Free, up to 16 weeks, and you get a job interview at the end. In England these are Skills Bootcamps - search what's running near you.
Free for eligible adults in England
- Skills Bootcamps - what they are and who can do them (DfE, Skills for Careers)
- Skills Bootcamps - JobHelp (DWP)
In Scotland:
My World of Work (Skills Development Scotland)
In Scotland it's My World of Work, from Skills Development Scotland.
Free, publicly funded
- Skills Development Scotland
In Wales:
Careers Wales
In Wales it's Careers Wales.
Free, Welsh Government-funded
In Northern Ireland:
Careers Service Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland it's the Careers Service on nidirect.
Free, Department for the Economy-funded

No Space for this job, but one for what is happening to it

Nothing Collab365 runs is built for managers / proprietors in forestry / fishing / related services, and we are not going to point you at the nearest one and call it a fit.

There is one that is not about a job title at all. The AI Authority is about being the person who directs these tools at work rather than the person they get compared to. That is worth saying here, because 20% of the work on this page is already inside what they can do.

Try The AI Authority free →

7 days free, no card needed. Explore up to 2 Spaces before you choose a plan: you pick a plan later, not now.

The AI Authority is a general community about working with AI, not a course for managers / proprietors in forestry / fishing / related services. You do not need it to act on anything here: the moves above cost nothing and stand on their own. The data on this page is the same either way.

Noted, and thank you. We’ll email you if a Space for managers / proprietors in forestry / fishing / related services launches. Nothing else.

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No Space for managers / proprietors in forestry / fishing / related services yet. Should there be one?

Collab365 Spaces is built by the same people as this site. We find the problems that AI and automation are creating inside one kind of work, then solve them as short courses, briefings and Blueprints. Each Space is the community too, so the research and the people doing your job are in the same place.

What a Space actually is, in full

Collab365 launches new communities where the need is real. If one for managers / proprietors in forestry / fishing / related services existed, with researched problems, courses and people in the same boat, would you want in?

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Questions people ask about this job

Will AI replace Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services?: Not as a job, but it is already doing parts of the work. Across the 120 official task statements scored for Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services (United Kingdom, SOC 1212), 20% of the importance-weighted core work is made of tasks today's AI could already do most of. The overall exposure score is 31 out of 100 (range 26–37, band: low). That is a statement about tasks, not about headcount: this measures what AI could do, not whether any employer adopts it, whether the law allows it, or whether doing the routine parts faster creates more demand for the human parts. Figures are from release 2026-q4.1.
Which tasks in “Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services” can AI already do?: The highest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Maintain employee records to ensure effective staff management and animal care” (93/100, very high); “Calculate the feeding regime, which is often done by automated computer systems” (93/100, very high); “Maintain employee records to ensure efficient management of site operations” (93/100, very high). Each score comes from five published 0–4 ratings turned into a number by a published formula, and each carries the model's one-sentence reason on the page.
Which tasks in “Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services” stay human?: About 63% of this job's task weight sits in work that scores low for AI exposure. The lowest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Conduct training programmes to maintain animal behaviours for entertainment and obedience” (0/100, minimal); “Talk to or interact with animals to familiarise them to human voices or contact” (0/100, minimal); “Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions” (0/100, minimal). Low scores usually mean the task needs a body in a room, a legally accountable human, or trust built in real time. Those are the three things the scoring rubric treats as gates rather than obstacles.
What should someone working in “Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services” do about AI?: Start from the ledger rather than the headline: 20% of this job's weighted core work is exposed, and roughly 63% is not. The practical move is to spend more of your week on the tasks that score low, the ones above, and to get fluent at directing AI through the tasks that score high, because those are the parts that change whether or not you are ready for them. This page does not predict your job, and nothing here is career advice tailored to you: the score describes the occupation, not the person.
How is the AI exposure score for Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services calculated?: Each official task statement for the occupation is rated on five published 0–4 dimensions (output replicability, physical embodiment, licensed accountability, real-time human trust, and data availability) by claude-opus-5 using scoring prompt task_scoring_v1.0. The model never writes the score; a published formula turns the five ratings into a 0–100 number, so every score can be recomputed by hand. The occupation figure is the importance-weighted mean across 120 scored tasks. The prompt, the rubric, the formula and the full dataset are published at https://futureproof.collab365.com/method and https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1 under CC BY 4.0.

Where these numbers come from

About the data on this page

Provisional, because the ONS revises this figure in the autumn.
This headcount comes from a survey, not a census, so treat it as a good estimate rather than an exact count.
One task scored differently between repeat runs, so its range on this page is wider. We would rather show the wobble than hide it.
The match between this job and its counterpart in the other country is partial, so the two pages count slightly different groups of people.
51 of this occupation's scored task statements carry a score that was measured under a different occupation's context, because the statement is shared between jobs and has only been scored once so far. Each one names the occupation it was measured under in the free routes below; none is presented as a measurement for this job.
Task clusters are not derived in this release, so the task-cluster field is empty and no Collab365 Space routing is attached to this occupation yet.

Task statements: gaisi-indexProcessing: catalogue-bridge → ssc-relatedness-weighting → task-scoring → score-aggregation
Task weights: gaisi-index (relatedness)
Scores: Rubric task_scoring_v1.0, model claude-opus-5, computed 2026-08-05.
Pay and employment: ashe-t14 (ASHE 2025 provisional (reference April 2025))nomis-aps (Apr 2025-Mar 2026 (latest APS 12-month period))

Figures on this page come from release 2026-q4.1, published 2026-08-05. Every release keeps its own permanent address, so a figure you cite in March is still there, unchanged, in November.

The plain-English wording on this page is assembled directly from the task statements and the published ratings, not written by hand for this occupation. That is why it is specific, and it is also why we say so.

The routes and free resources further up are today’s, not the release’s (last reviewed 2026-08-05). A route is an offer, not a historical fact, so it moves on its own clock.

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Collab365 (2026). Collab365 Futureproof: task-level AI exposure for US and UK occupations, release 2026-q4.1 (methodVersion 2.0.0, promptVersion task_scoring_v1.0). https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1. Licensed CC BY 4.0. Built with O*NET data (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0); ONS data (Open Government Licence v3.0); GAISI task framework (arXiv:2507.22748, MIT); BLS data (public domain).

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@misc{collab365futureproof2026q41,
  title        = {Collab365 Futureproof: task-level AI exposure for US and UK occupations, release 2026-q4.1},
  author       = {{Collab365}},
  year         = {2026},
  url          = {https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1},
  note         = {Release 2026-q4.1, methodVersion 2.0.0, promptVersion task_scoring_v1.0, CC BY 4.0}
}

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