conservation scientist

Description

Conservation scientists manage the quality of specific forests, parks and other natural resources. They protect the wildlife habitat, biodiversity, scenic value, and other unique attributes of preserves and conservation lands. Conservation scientists perform field work.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

ecology habitat restoration biology business management principles environmental legislation ecosystem management animal species scientific literature sustainable forest management geographic information systems reforestation agroforestry conservation agriculture forest ecology forestry regulations chemistry geography climate smart agriculture

Practical Skills

mentor individuals manage personal professional development develop professional network with researchers and scientists manage research data evaluate research activities integrate gender dimension in research educate people about nature promote the transfer of knowledge estimate duration of work manage open publications speak different languages synthesise information identify plants characteristics apply for research funding think abstractly manage contracts develop environmental policy operate open source software promote open innovation in research draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation advise on nature conservation apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data educate the public about wildlife write work-related reports interact professionally in research and professional environments communicate with a non-scientific audience coordinate educational programmes write scientific publications use ICT resources to solve work related tasks respond to enquiries perform scientific research conduct research across disciplines manage intellectual property rights increase the impact of science on policy and society demonstrate disciplinary expertise measure trees disseminate results to the scientific community publish academic research conduct educational activities manage forests liaise with cultural partners direct an artistic team teach in academic or vocational contexts negotiate land access perform project management inspect trees supervise forestry workers apply blended learning conduct erosion control conduct sediment control present exhibition manage forest fires support volunteers advise on tree issues