Description
Forestry technicians assist and support the forest manager and implement their decisions. They supervise a team of forestry equipment operators and support and supervise forestry and environmental protection through research and data collection. They also manage resource conservation and harvesting plans.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
provide first aidmaintain forest roadsoperate forestry equipmentmonitor work sitecoordinate timber salesplant green plantsde-limb treesmaintain forestry equipmentsupervise forestry workersvegetation controlapply forest legislationconduct reforestation surveysmanage forest firesperform tree thinningapply prescribed herbicidesmonitor logging operationsadvise on timber harvestlead a team in forestry servicesoperate GPS systemsread mapsadvise supervisorsmonitor workloadmonitor equipment conditionmonitor forest productivityadvise client on technical possibilitiesreport pollution incidentsuse different communication channelsmonitor driversadvise on tree issueswork in a forestry team