Forest Worker Agricultural & Forestry Labourers

The processes used to prevent pollution: precautions to pollution of the environment, procedures to counter pollution and associated equipment, and possible measures to protect the environment.

Execute disease and pest control activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the climate, plant or crop type, health and safety and environmental regulations. Store and handle pesticides …

Assist the forest survey crew in related tasks by holding measuring tape and survey rods and clearing the vegetation from the sighting line.

Assist in the development and improvement of techniques for measuring and identifying trees. Obtain and use various sources of information to accurately identify and name trees, use tree characteristics to …

Put up fences using a pothole digger, shovel, tamper, and other manual tools.

Calculate the expected loads the rigging will be exposed to. Select compatible components to make up the rigging system and choose the position of anchor points for rigging components. Take …

Ascend and descend from trees in a safely manner.

Identify diseased or undesirable trees. Remove them using power saws or hand saws.

Ensure high levels of safety awareness; use personal protection equipment; communicate with staff members and provide advice on health and safety issues.

Check forestry equipment to make sure that it is in working order.

Check trails and clear away brush from trails and roads when necessary. Inspect campsites and prepare the area for visitors.

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 …

Plant, fertilise and trim trees, shrubs and hedges. Examine trees to assess their condition and determine treatment. Work to eradicate insects, fungus and diseases which are harmful to trees, assist …

Operate various forest instruments such as skidders, bulldozers to pull scarification or site preparation equipment over forest areas to be regenerated.

Carry out crop spraying pest and disease operations in line with National industry and customer requirements. Carry out slurry and fertiliser spreading in accordance with local environmental regulations

Remove some trees from a stand in order to improve tree health, timber value and production.

Carry out crop spraying for weeds and plant disease operations in line with national industry and customer requirements.

Plant seeds manually or by using ground equipment.

Transplant and plant trees or tree seeds in woodland areas and forests.

Sustain biodiversity of the species by observing the ecosystem.

Put up signs using a posthole digger, shovel, tamper, and other manual tools.

Spray pesticide solutions to keep insects, fungus, weed growth, and diseases under control.

The techniques, procedures and legislations concerning the hunting of animals such as wildlife and birds for the purpose of gaining food and animal products, recreation, trade and wildlife management.

Recommended Books

1 book

The Laws Concerning Game

William Nelson

2023

Examine the extent of the damage and consequences when an incident causes pollution, and report it to the relevant institution following pollution reporting procedures.

Utilise computer equipment or digital devices to facilitate quality control, data management, and communication. Follow instructions given by a computer programme, create computer files or documents.

Readjust to constant changes in work environments for forestry operations. These mostly affect working hours and conditions.

Build up forestry policies in order to enhance their sustainable management and to improve communication linked to forestry operations. These plans are meant to tackle issues regarding correlated environmental and …

Gather, package, and deliver forest products to buyers.

Keep campsites or areas for recreation, including maintenance and supply selection.

Decide on issues regarding various aspects concerning the management of natural resources such as forests and woodland areas.

Accomplish forestry related tasks by paying attention to small details which can contribute to a safer work environment.