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Career Guidance Knowledge natural sciences, mathematics and statistics K052 - environment K0521 - environmental sciences Forest ecology
Description
The ecosystems existing in a forest, starting from bacteria to trees and soil types.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 3 occupations
- Optional in 11 occupations
- Total: 14 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- ArboriculturistArboriculturists carry out specialised tasks related to observation, health and maintenance of trees. Excludes forest worker.Excludes forestry equipment operator.Includes people pe…
- Forestry adviserA forestry adviser is a professional who provides expertise and guidance in the management and conservation of forest resources. This role involves working with government agencies…
- Forestry technicianForestry technicians assist and support the forest manager and implement their decisions. They supervise a team of forestry equipment operators and support and supervise forestry a…
Optional for
- Environmental education officerEnvironmental education officers are responsible for promoting environmental conservation and development. They visit schools and businesses to give talks, they produce educational…
- BotanistA Botanist is a scientist who studies plant life, including their structure, function, growth, classification, and interaction with the environment. Botanists are vital to understa…
- Forestry equipment operatorForestry equipment operators carry out operations with specialised equipment in the forest to maintain, harvest, extract and forward wood for the manufacturing of consumer goods an…
- Nature conservation officerNature conservation officers manage and improve the local environment within all the sectors of a local community. They promote awareness of and understanding about the natural env…
- EcologistAn Ecologist studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment, examining how ecosystems function and how human activities affect biodiversity and natural ha…
- Agriculture, forestry and fishery vocational teacherAgriculture, forestry and fishery vocational teachers instruct students in their specialised field of study, agriculture, forestry and fishery, which is predominantly practical in …
- Landscape designerA landscape designer is a skilled professional who combines artistic and technical expertise to create aesthetically pleasing and functional outdoor spaces. This role involves plan…
- Curator of horticultureA Curator of Horticulture is a specialized professional responsible for overseeing the cultivation, care, and management of plants within botanical gardens, arboretums, or other pu…
- Countryside officerA Countryside Officer is responsible for managing, protecting, and enhancing rural and natural environments such as parks, woodlands, wetlands, and nature reserves. They work to co…
- Conservation scientistA Conservation Scientist is a professional dedicated to managing and protecting natural resources such as forests, grasslands, water, and wildlife habitats. They study ecosystems t…
- Tree surgeonTree surgeons maintain trees. They use heavy machinery to prune and cut trees. Tree surgeons are often required to climb the trees to perform maintenance. Duties Tree surgeons typi…
Related skills
- Ecology
- Educate people about nature
- Biology
- Botany
- De-limb trees
- Identify plants characteristics
- Maintain forestry equipment
- Advise on tree issues
- Aquatic ecology
- Support volunteers
- Manage budgets
- Forestry regulations
Last updated on February 19, 2026
