Description
Countryside officers are responsible for a range of activities that manage and maintain the natural environment and associated public access and recreation. They encourage visitors to open spaces/the countryside, promote awareness of the natural environment and protect and preserve the open space/countryside for future enjoyment.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
lead a team in forestry servicesread mapsperform pest controladvise on fertiliser and herbicideoperate turf management equipmentperform weed control operationsidentify plants characteristicsconserve natural resourcesexecute disease and pest control activitiesprepare planting areaplant green plantsmanage crop productionmanage staffde-limb treesoperate horticulture equipmentmaintain technical equipmentmanage budgetsbuild fencesbuild garden masonryminimize risks in tree operationsdevelop natural areas works programmesestimate costs in farmmanage waste rockensure aquaculture personnel health and safetyperform outdoor cleaning activitiesmake independent operating decisionsmanage wastedevelop forestry strategiesseed the groundharvest cropconduct land surveysmaintain turf and grassapply forest legislationsupport volunteersmanage time in forestry