Manage forests

Description

Develop forestry management plans by applying business methods and forestry principles in order to efficiently manage forest resources.

Alternative labels

implement forest management plans
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Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Manage forests is an essential skill of the following occupations:

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

Optional skill

Manage forests 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.

Timber trader: Timber traders assess the quality, quantity and market value of timber and timber products for trade. They organise the selling process of new timber and purchase stocks of timber.
Conservation scientist: Conservation scientists manage the quality of specific forests, parks and other natural resources. They protect the wildlife habitat, biodiversity, scenic value, and other unique attributes of preserves and conservation lands. Conservation scientists perform field work.
Natural resources consultant: Natural resources consultant provide advice on the protection and management of natural resources, namely fauna, flora, soil and water to companies and governments which exploit these resources. They strive to guide companies on an appropriate policy for exploiting natural resources in industrial contexts, raise awareness on health issues, and ensure the conservation of ecosystems for sustainable interventions in natural habitats.

 


 

References

  1. Manage forests – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022