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Forester manages and conserves forested areas to promote sustainable timber production, biodiversity, and overall ecosystem health. The role involves developing and implementing forest management plans, conducting surveys, overseeing tree planting and harvesting, monitoring forest conditions, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, including fire prevention and timber assessment.
Tasks
Develop and implement forest management and conservation plans.
Conduct surveys, assessments, and field inspections of forested areas.
Plan, supervise, and monitor tree planting, thinning, and harvesting operations.
Identify, mark, and assess trees suitable for harvesting and utilisation.
Carry out or coordinate felled-tree volume measurement and yield studies.
Monitor and control invasive species, pests, and forest diseases.
Assess and manage prescribed burning activities before and after burning operations.
Ensure compliance with environmental, forestry, and land-use regulations.
Coordinate with stakeholders, agencies, and communities on forest management practices.
Educate and engage the public on sustainable forestry and conservation practices.
Skills
Basic
Ability to use GIS and GPS tools for land and forest management.
Analytical and problem-solving skills to assess forest conditions and issues.
Attention to detail in conducting surveys, monitoring, and assessments.
Effective communication skills for coordination and public engagement.
Strong knowledge of forestry principles and conservation practices.
Specific
Competency in implementing forest fire prevention and suppression measures.
Competency in managing timber harvesting and forest restoration activities.
Knowledge in environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
Knowledge in forest ecology and sustainable natural resource management.
Proficiency in data collection and preparation of technical reports.
Proficiency in operation and basic maintenance of forestry and farm machinery.
Proficiency in silviculture techniques for forest growth and maintenance.
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QUALIFICATION
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
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