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Forester
Foresters study, establish, manage and harvest forests to
make sure there is a continuing supply of timber and
associated forest products, and maintain the recreational
quality of forests to meet community needs.
A forester may perform the following tasks:
- manage forest resources by protecting and regenerating
forests and promoting effective growth
- establish plantations of native and introduced timber
species
- plan and implement a system of fire prevention,
detection and suppression
- observe the effects of environmental factors on the
growth and health of plants
- measure and record tree volume and growth and changes in
the forest's timber and other resources
- estimate the sustainable supply of timber and associated
forest products
- plan and implement the growing and harvesting of native
and plantation forests
- protect wildlife habitats and forest streams
- develop and control the use of recreational facilities
- undertake landscape management which may involve manual
and satellite mapping, aerial photo interpretation and field
measurements
- advise governments, industry and landholders on
forestry, and plan and conduct educational programs on the
care and value of trees and forests
- conduct research on various aspects of forestry
- supervise and train technical, clerical and field staff
and coordinate their work.
Foresters work both indoors and outdoors, often in isolated
bush areas.
They may be involved with forest ecology, hydrology
(water), entomology (insects), pathology (diseases) and
geographic information systems. Other areas of specialisation
include various commercial forestry aspects and forestry
extension and consultation services.
Required Skills - Forester
- aptitude for science
- initiative
- enjoy environmental issues
- good communication skills
- liking for outdoor activities
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