Forester

Code 1311.1

Foresters are responsible for monitoring the natural and economic viability of a woodland or forest and for activities related to its management and conservation.

Essential skills

Knowledge

agronomy
plant disease control
sustainable forest management
forestry regulations
environmental legislation
animal welfare legislation
health and safety regulations
environmental policy
pest control in plants

Skills and competences

monitor forest health
monitor forest productivity
write technical reports related to trees
manage forests
organise tree plantations
organise labour
conserve forests
supervise forestry workers

Transversal competences

promote environmental awareness

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences