Description
Plant seeds manually or by using ground equipment.
Alternative labels
planting trees, shrubs and hedges
planting green plants
green plants planting
trees, shrubs and hedges planting
plant trees, shrubs and hedges
green plant planting
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Plant green plants is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Forest worker: Forest workers carry out a variety of jobs to care for and manage trees, woodland areas and forests. Their activities include include planting, trimming, thinning and felling trees and protecting them from pests, diseases and damage.
Garden labourer: Garden labourers perform simple tasks in cultivating and maintaining flowers, trees and shrubs. This work can take place in either parks or private gardens.
Arboriculturist: Arboriculturists carry out specialised tasks related to observation, health and maintenance of trees.
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.
Landscape gardener: Landscape gardeners plan, construct, renovate and maintain parks, gardens and public green spaces.
Forestry technician: Forestry technicians assist and support the forest manager and implement their decisions. They supervise a team of forestry equipment operators and support and supervise forestry and environmental protection through research and data collection. They also manage resource conservation and harvesting plans.
Optional skill
Plant green plants 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.
Groundsman/groundswoman: Groundsmen/groundswomen provide landscape and lawn services and maintain grounds for private households, commercial and public facilities, schools, hotels, botanical gardens, golf courses, parks and athletic fields.
References
- Plant green plants – ESCO