Occupation

244135 Forester

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2024, Version 1.0

244135 Forester

Studies, develops and manages forest areas to maintain commercial and recreational uses, conserve flora and fauna, and protect against fire, pests and diseases.

Specialisations

  • Forestry Consultant
  • Research Forester

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Contributes to plans for forest management and operations, which may include silviculture, pest and disease management, forest production, harvesting, haulage, road construction, reforestation and/or regeneration activities
  • Collects, reviews and uses data such as forest area, species, volumes of timber and growth rates, for forest management purposes
  • Manages the use and sale of forest products such as timber
  • Investigates, plans and implements management procedures to mitigate the impacts of natural disasters, pests and diseases on forests, including planning and managing fire prevention, and detection and suppression activities such as prescribed burning
  • Develops and maintains relationships with stakeholders such as recreational forest users and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and advises governments and clients on forest management strategies
  • Maintains organisational policies and processes to comply with environmental, safety and quality standards and regulations, including forest certification
  • May study the propagation and culture of forest trees, methods for improving the growth of stock, and the effects of thinning on forest yields