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Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 25
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Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations. |
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Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources. |
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Supervise activities of other forestry workers. |
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Choose and prepare sites for new trees, using controlled burning, bulldozers, or herbicides to clear weeds, brush, and logging debris. |
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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. |
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Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands. |
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Direct, and participate in, forest-fire suppression. |
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Determine methods of cutting and removing timber with minimum waste and environmental damage. |
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Analyze effect of forest conditions on tree growth rates and tree species prevalence and the yield, duration, seed production, growth viability, and germination of different species. |
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Monitor forest-cleared lands to ensure that they are reclaimed to their most suitable end use. |
A detailed description of this occupation can be found on a number of online databases. Follow the link(s) below to access this information:
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 Forest Officer - from: N.C.S. [UK] |
| Forest Officer - from: icould [UK] Video |
| International Policy Team - from: icould [UK] Video |
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Paulina Pawlukojc
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"This job is for someone who is an outdoor person, who loves nature, enjoys walking and doesn't mind the weather" |
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Mark O Loughlin
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"I always took part in outdoor activities in school and during my College years I gained a greater insight into the sector by doing part time Forestry work" |
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