Natural Resources Consultant Science & Engineering Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Natural Resources Consultant Do?
Natural resources consultant provide advice on the protection and management of natural resources, namely fauna, flora, soil and water to companies and governments which exploit these resources. They strive to guide companies on an appropriate policy for exploiting natural resources in industrial contexts, raise awareness on health issues, and ensure the conservation of ecosystems for sustainable interventions in natural habitats.
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Where Do I Start?
Environmental Policy
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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Skills You Need to Become a Natural Resources Consultant
Essential Skills
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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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5 booksRoutledge Handbook of Global Environmental Politics -
EssentialNatural Areas Maintenance knowledge
The methods to maintain the assets (both natural and constructed) of natural areas, including program development and implementation.
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EssentialAdvise On Environmental Remediation skill
Advise on the development and implementation of actions which aim to remove sources of pollution and contamination from the environment.
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EssentialAssess Environmental Impact skill
Monitor environmental impacts and carry out assessments in order to identify and to reduce the organisation's environmental risks while taking costs into account.
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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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EssentialEnsure Compliance With Environmental Legislation skill
Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are …
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EssentialAdvise On Nature Conservation skill
Provide information and suggested actions relating to the conservation of nature.
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EssentialAnalyse Ecological Data skill
Analyse and interpret ecological and biological data, using specialist software programs.
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EssentialConduct Ecological Research skill
Conduct ecological and biological research in the field and in controlled conditions, using scientific methods and equipment.
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EssentialConduct Environmental Site Assessments skill
Manage and oversee environmental site prospection and assessments for mining or industrial sites. Designate and demarcate areas for geochemical analysis and scientific research.
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EssentialConserve Natural Resources skill
Protect waters and natural resources and coordinate actions. Work with environmental agencies and resource management personnel.
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EssentialMonitor Nature Conservation skill
Evaluate and monitor features of nature conservation interest in habitats and sites.
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OptionalCorporate Social Responsibility knowledge
The handling or managing of business processes in a responsible and ethical manner considering the economic responsibility towards shareholders as equally important as the responsibility towards environmental and social stakeholders.
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4 books -
OptionalBotany knowledge
The taxonomy or classification of plant life, phylogeny and evolution, anatomy and morphology, and physiology.
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3 booksBotany: Plant Identification and ClassificationPlant Anatomy and Morphology: Structure, Function and Development -
OptionalEcology knowledge
The study of how organisms interact and their relation to the ambient environment.
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1 bookEcology and Natural History -
OptionalEnvironmental Legislation knowledge
The environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.
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OptionalAnimal Species knowledge
The characteristics of different species and breeds of animals (relevant to the occupation).
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OptionalBiology 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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OptionalEnvironmental Engineering knowledge
The application of scientific and engineering theories and principles aimed at improving the environment and sustainability, such as the provision of clean habitation necessities (such as air, water, and land) …
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OptionalFisheries Management knowledge
The principles, methods and equipment used in population management applied to fisheries: the concept of catch, by-catch, fishing effort, maximum sustainable yield, different sampling methods and how to use sampling …
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OptionalWildlife knowledge
Undomesticated animal species, as well as all plants, fungi and other organisms that grow or live wild in an area without being introduced by humans. Wildlife can be found in …
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2 booksThe Wildlife Techniques ManualCamera Trapping -
OptionalCarry Out Environmental Audits skill
Use equipment to measure various environmental parameters in order to identify environmental problems and investigate manners in which they can be resolved. Perform inspections in order to ensure compliance with …
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OptionalEducate 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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OptionalLiaise With Managers skill
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
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OptionalMonitor Environmental Parameters skill
Check the impact of manufacturing machinery on the environment, analysing temperature levels, water quality and air pollution.
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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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OptionalUse Consulting Techniques skill
Advise clients in different personal or professional matters.
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OptionalAdminister Treatments To Fish skill
Administer treatments to fish, including vaccination of fish by immersion and injection, continually monitoring fish for signs of stress.
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OptionalAnalyse Fish Samples For Diagnosis skill
Analyse samples or lesions from farmed aquatic species for professional diagnosis and treatments.
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OptionalManage Environmental Impact skill
Implement measures to minimise the biological, chemical and physical impacts of mining activity on the environment.
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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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OptionalManage Habitats skill
Create and manage natural habitats.
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OptionalPromote Sustainability skill
Promote the concept of sustainability to the public, colleagues and fellow professionals through speeches, guided tours, displays and workshops.
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