Description
The methods to maintain the assets (both natural and constructed) of natural areas, including program development and implementation.
Alternative labels
methods for natural areas maintenance
maintenance of natural areas
management methods for natural areas
regimes for managing natural areas
management regimes for natural areas
techniques for natural areas maintenance
management techniques for natural areas
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Natural areas maintenance is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Countryside officer: Countryside officers are responsible for a range of activities that manage and maintain the natural environment and associated public access and recreation. They encourage visitors to open spaces/the countryside, promote awareness of the natural environment and protect and preserve the open space/countryside for future enjoyment.
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.
Optional knowledge
Natural areas maintenance is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Park guide: Park guides assist visitors, interpret cultural and natural heritage and provide information and guidance to tourists in parks such as wildlife, amusement and nature parks.
Nature conservation officer: Nature 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 environment. This work can be very varied and involve projects related to species, habitats and communities. They educate people and raise overall awareness of environmental issues.
Guide:
Guides assist individuals or groups on any art facility, travel or sightseeing tours or through places of touristic interest, such as museums, monuments and public places. They help people to interpret the cultural heritage of an object, place or area and provide information and guidance.
References
- Natural areas maintenance – ESCO