Monitor forest health

Description

Monitor forest health to make sure all necessary actions are taken by the forestry workers team.

Alternative labels

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checking health of forest
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forest health checking

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Monitor forest health is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Hunter: Hunters track and pursue animals with the intention of trapping or killing them. They hunt animals for the purpose of gaining food and other animal products, recreation, trade or wildlife management. Hunters specialise in the skill of tracking down and shooting animals with weapons such as rifles and bows. They also use devices to trap animals for similar purposes.
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.
Forest ranger: Forest rangers are responsible for the protection and conservation of natural resources, particularly in regards to forests and woodlands.
Forestry adviser: Forestry advisers provide services and advice on economic and environmental issues in compliance with laws and regulations.

Optional skill

Monitor forest health 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.

Forestry inspector: Forestry inspectors monitor forestry operations to ensure that workers and their activities comply with proper legislation and standards. They perform inspections to examine operations, wages, costs and health and safety measures. Forestry inspectors also analyse and report on their findings.
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.

 


 

References

  1. Monitor forest health – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022