forestry technician

Description

Forestry technicians assist and support the forest manager and implement their decisions. They supervise a team of forestry equipment operators and support and supervise forestry and environmental protection through research and data collection. They also manage resource conservation and harvesting plans.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

logging ecosystem management reforestation forest ecology environmental policy habitat restoration fire-fighting systems

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

sustainable forest management

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform tree thinning vegetation control supervise forestry workers conduct reforestation surveys maintain forest roads provide first aid plant green plants apply forest legislation maintain forestry equipment apply prescribed herbicides de-limb trees coordinate timber sales manage forest fires operate forestry equipment monitor logging operations monitor work site

OPTIONALOptional competences

operate GPS systems lead a team in forestry services use different communication channels work in a forestry team advise on tree issues advise on timber harvest monitor drivers monitor equipment condition read maps advise client on technical possibilities monitor workload monitor forest productivity report pollution incidents advise supervisors