forester

Foresters are responsible for monitoring the natural and economic viability of a woodland or forest and for activities related to its management and conservation.

Alternative Labels

forester

forest manager

forestry manager

woodland manager

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

conserve forests manage forests monitor forest health monitor forest productivity organise labour organise tree plantations promote environmental awareness supervise forestry workers write technical reports related to trees

Essential Knowledge

agronomy animal welfare legislation environmental legislation environmental policy forestry regulations health and safety regulations pest control in plants plant disease control sustainable forest management

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on timber harvest apply forest legislation communicate with customers coordinate forestry research coordinate timber sales develop natural areas works programmes estimate damage forecast timber production harvest timber interact with clients in forestry manage budgets manage production enterprise manage staff manage time in forestry operate GPS systems organise harvests perform project management report pollution incidents use communication techniques work independently in forestry services

Optional Knowledge

animal hunting business management principles geographic information systems

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f04eaeff-52f5-4d52-93ad-6f846884827f

Status

released

Occupations

forester

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI