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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

forest worker

Forest workers carry out a variety of jobs to care for and manage trees, woodland areas and forests.

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Description

Forest workers carry out a variety of jobs to care for and manage trees, woodland areas and forests. Their activities include planting, trimming, thinning and felling trees and protecting them from pests, diseases and damage.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
reforestationpollution preventionsustainable forest management
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
habitat restorationagroforestryanimal hunting
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
perform tree thinningclimb treesperform pest controlassist tree identificationput up signsspray pesticideswork independently in forestry servicesplant green plantsassist forest survey crewnurse treesexecute disease and pest control activitiesmaintain forestry equipmentcarry out aerial tree riggingplant treesmaintain the trailsact with a high level of safety awarenessperform weed control operationssafeguard biodiversityde-limb treesmanage forest firesbuild fencesoperate forestry equipmentcontrol tree diseases
OPTIONALOptional competences
make decisions regarding forestry managementpay attention to safety while performing forestry operationsadapt to changes in forestryhandle forest productsdevelop forestry strategiesmaintain camping facilitiesreport pollution incidents

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

36 total
26 essential · 10 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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