Conservation Scientist Science & Engineering Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Conservation Scientist Do?
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.
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Environmental Legislation
The environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Conservation Scientist
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialEnvironmental Legislation knowledge
The environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.
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EssentialGeographic Information Systems knowledge
The tools involved in geographical mapping and positioning, such as GPS (global positioning systems), GIS (geographical information systems), and RS (remote sensing).
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EssentialEcology knowledge
The study of how organisms interact and their relation to the ambient environment.
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EssentialBusiness Management Principles knowledge
Principles governing business management methods such as strategy planning, methods of efficient production, people and resources coordination.
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EssentialAnimal Species knowledge
The characteristics of different species and breeds of animals (relevant to the occupation).
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EssentialBiology knowledge
Tissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.
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EssentialConduct Educational Activities skill
Plan, perform and supervise educational activities for a variety of audiences, such as for school children, university students, specialist groups, or members of the public.
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EssentialCoordinate Educational Programmes skill
Plan and coordinate educational and public outreach programs such as workshops, tours, lectures and classes.
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EssentialDevelop Environmental Policy skill
Develop an organisational policy on sustainable development and compliance with environmental legislation in line with policy mechanisms used in the field of environmental protection.
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EssentialEducate People About Nature skill
Speak to a variety of audiences about e.g. information, concepts, theories and/or activities related to nature and its conservation. Produce written information. This information may be presented in a range …
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EssentialEstimate Duration Of Work skill
Produce accurate calculations on time necessary to fulfil future technical tasks based on past and present information and observations or plan the estimated duration of individual tasks in a given …
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EssentialManage Contracts skill
Negotiate the terms, conditions, costs and other specifications of a contract while making sure they comply with legal requirements and are legally enforceable. Oversee the execution of the contract, agree …
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EssentialRespond To Enquiries skill
Respond to enquiries and requests for information from other organisations and members of the public.
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EssentialWrite Work-related Reports skill
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so …
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EssentialAdvise On Nature Conservation skill
Provide information and suggested actions relating to the conservation of nature.
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EssentialEducate The Public About Wildlife skill
Speak with groups of adults and children to teach them how to enjoy the forest without harming it or themselves. Speak in schools or with specific youth groups if called …
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EssentialIdentify Plants Characteristics skill
Identify and classify crop characteristics. Be able to recognise different types of bulbs by name, graded sizes, field markings and stock markings.
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EssentialMeasure Trees skill
Take all relevant measurements of a tree: use a clinometer to gauge the height, tape to measure the circumference, and increment borers and bark gauges to estimate the growth rate.
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EssentialUse ICT Recources To Solve Work Related Tasks skill
Ability to choose and use ICT recources in order to solve related tasks
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Optional Skills (5 of 16 displayed)
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OptionalForest Ecology knowledge
The ecosystems existing in a forest, starting from bacteria to trees and soil types.
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OptionalForestry Regulations knowledge
The legal rules applicable to forestry: agricultural law, rural law, and laws on hunting and fishing.
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OptionalChemistry knowledge
The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.
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OptionalLiaise With Cultural Partners skill
Establish and maintain sustainable partnerships with cultural authorities, sponsors and other cultural institutions.
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OptionalPerform Project Management skill
Manage and plan various resources, such as human resources, budget, deadline, results, and quality necessary for a specific project, and monitor the project's progress in order to achieve a specific …
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OptionalPresent Exhibition skill
Present an exhibition and give educational lectures in a comprehensible way that is attractive to the public.
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OptionalAdvise On Tree Issues skill
Provide advice to organisations and private persons on planting trees and tree safety. Investigate current conservation and tree management projects.
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OptionalConduct Erosion Control skill
Manage erosion control processes and projects. Plan erosion control actions to control or prevent erosion from occurring and avoid water pollution or soil loss.
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OptionalConduct Sediment Control skill
Manage sediment control processes and projects. Plan sediment control actions to prevent eroded soil from polluting nearby waterways.
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OptionalDirect An Artistic Team skill
Lead and instruct a complete team with the required cultural expertise and experience.
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OptionalInspect Trees skill
Carry out tree inspections and surveys.
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OptionalManage Forest Fires skill
Protect life, property and resources by preventing forest fires. Detect, control, restrict and suppress fires when they occur. Integrate knowledge of fire regimes, the effects of fire and the values …
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OptionalManage Forests skill
Develop forestry management plans by applying business methods and forestry principles in order to efficiently manage forest resources.
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OptionalNegotiate Land Access skill
Negotiate with landowners, tenants, mineral rights owners, regulatory bodies or other stakeholders to obtain permission to access areas of interest for exploration or sampling.
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OptionalSupervise Forestry Workers skill
Supervise and coordinate the staff that works in the forestry areas.
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OptionalSupport Volunteers skill
Follow up volunteer activity.
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