Description
Foresters are responsible for monitoring the natural and economic viability of a woodland or forest and for activities related to its management and conservation.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
manage forestswrite technical reports related to treesde-limb treessupervise forestry workersmonitor forest healthmonitor forest productivitypromote environmental awarenessorganise tree plantationsconserve forestsorganise labourcoordinate forestry researchadvise on timber harvestoperate GPS systemsorganise harvestsuse communication techniquescoordinate timber salesharvest timberforecast timber productionperform project managementmanage staffestimate damagework independently in forestry servicesmanage budgetsapply forest legislationinteract with clients in forestrydevelop natural areas works programmesmanage production enterprisereport pollution incidentscommunicate with customersmanage time in forestry