Description
Nature conservation officers manage and improve the local environment within all the sectors of a local community. They promote awareness of and understanding about the natural environment. This work can be very varied and involve projects related to species, habitats and communities. They educate people and raise overall awareness of environmental issues.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
ecologyhabitat restorationbiologyenvironmental legislationfire prevention proceduresreforestationforest ecologyaquatic ecologybusiness management principleswildlifefish biologywildlife projectsanimal biologyecological principlesnatural areas maintenancemolecular biologyapplied zoologybotanyanimal welfare legislation
Practical Skills
educate people about naturereport on environmental issuesimplement biodiversity action planspromote sustainabilitymanage staffmeasure sustainability of tourism activitiesde-limb treesmonitor nature conservationmanage visitor flows in natural protected areasconduct research on floraadvise on nature conservationensure compliance with environmental legislationconduct research on faunaassess environmental impactkeep task recordsprotect wilderness areasmanage land resources permitsrespond to enquiriesadvise on sustainable management policiesplan measures to safeguard cultural heritageplan measures to safeguard natural protected areasanalyse environmental datamanage conservation of natural and cultural heritageensure the safety of endangered species and protected areasestimate duration of workinvestigate pollutionanalyse ecological dataconserve natural resourcesmanage volunteersmanage contractswork within communitiesmonitor wildlifework in outdoor conditionseducate public on fire safetywrite work-related reportsconduct environmental surveyscoordinate educational programmesadvise on soil and water protectionprovide training in sustainable tourism development and managementsupport community-based tourismsupport volunteersconduct educational activitiesbrief volunteers