Foresters
Also called: Area Forester, Forest Practices Field Coordinator, Forester, Silviculturist
What they do:
Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules.
On the job, you would:
- Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations.
- Plan and supervise forestry projects, such as determining the type, number and placement of trees to be planted, managing tree nurseries, thinning forest and monitoring growth of new seedlings.
- Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources.
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
Safety and Government
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
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See more details at O*NET OnLine about foresters.