nature conservation officer

Nature conservation officers manage and improve the local environment within all the sectors of a local community. They promote awareness of and understanding about the natural environment. This work can be very varied and involve projects related to species, habitats and communities. They educate people and raise overall awareness of environmental issues.

Alternative Labels

conservation officer

conservation programmes officer

countryside ranger

environmental enforcement officer

fish and game warden

forester

heritage coast ranger

heritage coast warden

park ranger

wildlife control agent

zoo field conservation officer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

advise on nature conservation advise on sustainable management policies analyse environmental data assess environmental impact conduct research on fauna conduct research on flora de-limb trees educate people about nature ensure compliance with environmental legislation implement biodiversity action plans keep task records manage land resources permits manage staff manage visitor flows in natural protected areas measure sustainability of tourism activities monitor nature conservation plan measures to safeguard cultural heritage plan measures to safeguard natural protected areas promote sustainability protect wilderness areas report on environmental issues respond to enquiries

Essential Knowledge

biology ecology environmental legislation fire prevention procedures habitat restoration reforestation

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on soil and water protection analyse ecological data brief volunteers conduct educational activities conduct environmental surveys conserve natural resources coordinate educational programmes educate public on fire safety ensure the safety of endangered species and protected areas estimate duration of work investigate pollution manage conservation of natural and cultural heritage manage contracts manage volunteers monitor wildlife provide training in sustainable tourism development and management support community-based tourism support volunteers work in outdoor conditions work within communities write work-related reports

Optional Knowledge

animal biology animal welfare legislation applied zoology aquatic ecology botany business management principles ecological principles fish biology forest ecology molecular biology natural areas maintenance wildlife wildlife projects

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/80d880ec-3bae-45a2-a2d3-41345ee0b319

Status

released

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