Also called: Area Forester, Forester, Silviculturist, Timber Sales Administrator (Timber Sales Admin)
Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules.
Business
Arts and Humanities
Math and Science
Safety and Government
Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Geographic information system
Presentation software
Electronic mail software
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