forestry adviser

Description

Forestry advisers provide services and advice on economic and environmental issues related to timber and forestry management in compliance with laws and regulations.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

reforestation forest ecology ecosystems environmental legislation habitat restoration wildlife forestry regulations agronomy

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

geographic information systems sustainable forest management climate change impact agroforestry

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

monitor water quality perform forest analysis use different communication channels make decisions regarding forestry management assess harvesting impact on wildlife advise on timber harvest coordinate new sites preparation conserve forests estimate damage advise on fertiliser and herbicide apply forest legislation inspect trees perform forest diseases control monitor forest health perform project management

OPTIONALOptional competences

lead a team in forestry services develop personal skills assist tree identification develop forestry strategies write technical reports related to trees nurse trees train employees read maps report pollution incidents interact with clients in forestry