Forester Production & Specialised Services Managers
SaveWhat Does a Forester Do?
Foresters are responsible for monitoring the natural and economic viability of a woodland or forest and for activities related to its management and conservation.
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Where Do I Start?
Agronomy
The study of combining agriculture production and protection and regeneration of natural environment. Includes the principles and methods of critical selection and adequate application methods for sustainability in agriculture.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Forester
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialAgronomy knowledge
The study of combining agriculture production and protection and regeneration of natural environment. Includes the principles and methods of critical selection and adequate application methods for sustainability in agriculture.
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EssentialPest Control In Plants knowledge
Types and features of pests in plants and crops. Different kinds of pest control methods, activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the type of plant or crop, …
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EssentialAnimal Welfare Legislation knowledge
The legal boundaries, codes of professional conduct, national and EU regulatory frameworks and legal procedures of working with animals and living organisms, ensuring their welfare and health.
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EssentialHealth And Safety Regulations knowledge
Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.
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EssentialEnvironmental Legislation knowledge
The environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.
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EssentialEnvironmental Policy knowledge
Local, national and international policies dealing with the promotion of environmental sustainability and the development of projects which reduce negative environmental impact and improve the state of the environment.
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EssentialPlant Disease Control knowledge
Types and features of diseases in plants and crops. Different kinds control methods, activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the type of plant or crop, environmental and …
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EssentialForestry Regulations knowledge
The legal rules applicable to forestry: agricultural law, rural law, and laws on hunting and fishing.
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3 booksA Treatise On The Game Laws And On FisheriesRules and Regulations Governing Forest Reserves Established Under Section 24 of the Act of March 3, 1891 (26 Stats., 1095.) -
EssentialPromote Environmental Awareness skill
Calculate the carbon footprint of business processes and other practices in order to promote sustainability and to raise awareness for the environmental impact.
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EssentialConserve Forests skill
Strive to conserve and restore forest structures, biodiversity and ecological functions.
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EssentialManage Forests skill
Develop forestry management plans by applying business methods and forestry principles in order to efficiently manage forest resources.
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EssentialMonitor Forest Health skill
Monitor forest health to make sure all necessary actions are taken by the forestry workers team.
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EssentialMonitor Forest Productivity skill
Monitor and improve forest productivity by organising growing, timber harvesting, and health measures.
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EssentialOrganise Labour skill
Organise, allocate and coordinate members of the team. Organise production programmes and plan the production and sales. Purchase materials and equipment. Manage stocks.
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EssentialOrganise Tree Plantations skill
Organise the tree plantations. Grow crops in an efficient way.
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EssentialSupervise Forestry Workers skill
Supervise and coordinate the staff that works in the forestry areas.
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EssentialWrite Technical Reports Related To Trees skill
Compose written adequate reports about tree-realted issues for parties such as engineers, solicitors, or mortgage and insurance companies, for example if tree roots are causing problems to the integrity of …
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Optional Skills (5 of 24 displayed)
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OptionalGeographic 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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OptionalAnimal Hunting knowledge
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.
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OptionalBusiness Management Principles knowledge
Principles governing business management methods such as strategy planning, methods of efficient production, people and resources coordination.
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OptionalCommunicate With Customers skill
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
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OptionalEstimate Damage skill
Estimate damage in case of accidents or natural disasters.
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OptionalManage Budgets skill
Plan, monitor and report on the budget.
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OptionalManage Production Enterprise skill
Organise and instruct staff, plan production strategies and programmes including sales. Carry out input purchase orders, materials, equipment and manage stocks etc. Awareness of demands of the businesses customers and …
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OptionalManage Staff skill
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet …
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OptionalOperate Gps Systems skill
Use GPS Systems.
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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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OptionalReport Pollution Incidents skill
Examine the extent of the damage and consequences when an incident causes pollution, and report it to the relevant institution following pollution reporting procedures.
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OptionalUse A Computer skill
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.
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OptionalUse Communication Techniques skill
Apply techniques of communication which allow interlocutors to better understand each other and communicate accurately in the transmission of messages.
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OptionalAdvise On Timber Harvest skill
Provide guidance on how to apply the most appropriate timber harvesting method: clearcut, shelterwood, seed tree, group selection or single-tree selection.
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OptionalApply Forest Legislation skill
Ability to efficiently apply forest legislation and principles.
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OptionalCoordinate Forestry Research skill
Coordinate forestry research studies which involve forestry management and conservation, tree improvement, agroforestry, silviculture, pathology and soil selection aiming to improve productivity.
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OptionalCoordinate Timber Sales skill
Efficiently coordinate timber selling in a profitable way. Assist companies in reaching timber production goals by managing timber sales. Takes lead role in timber sale layout and road location activities …
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OptionalDevelop Natural Areas Works Programmes skill
Develop, implement and review natural areas works program (service delivery) to enable completion within allocated resources and timeframes.
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OptionalForecast Timber Production skill
Monitor and forecast timber production.
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OptionalHarvest Timber skill
Organise and apply the most appropriate timber harvesting method: clear-cut, shelterwood, seed tree, group selection or single-tree selection.
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OptionalInteract With Clients In Forestry skill
Advise clients on elements of good forestry practice and attend meetings of professional forestry bodies and organisations. Liaise and work on forestry projects with other professionals such as landscape architects, …
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OptionalManage Time In Forestry skill
Plan and implement the time sequence of work programmes and schedules regarding the execution of forestry activities.
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OptionalOrganise Harvests skill
Schedule the planting and harvesting of crops.
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OptionalWork Independently In Forestry Services skill
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