Employ habitat survey techniques

Description

Apply sampling strategies and employ a range of habitat survey techniques, such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), aerial photography, records and maps.

Alternative labels

use habitat survey techniques
employ survey techniques for habitat
employ techniques for habitat surveys
apply habitat survey methods

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Employ habitat survey techniques is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Ecologist: Ecologists carry out assessments of the health and distribution of organisms, namely people, plants, and animals, and the relationship between organisms and their environment. Ecologists usually have a specialisation area, e.g. freshwater, marine, terrestrial, fauna, and flora about which they conduct research and perform relating tasks. 

Optional skill

Employ habitat survey techniques is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Botanist: Botanists are occupied with the maintenance of an range of plants from around the world, often in a botanic garden. They conduct scientific studies and travel in order to study plants growing in the wild. Botanists are responsible for the maintenance and development of the botanic garden.

 


 

References

  1. Employ habitat survey techniques – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022