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name: forester
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'forester' (also: woodland manager, forest manager, forestry manager). Use when the user asks for typical forester work such as: Map forest tract data using digital mapping systems.; Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires, and maintaining recreational facilities.; Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks."
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# 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.

## Core workflow

1. Map forest tract data using digital mapping systems.
2. Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires, and maintaining recreational facilities.
3. Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks.
4. Patrol park or forest areas to protect resources and prevent damage.
5. Provide information about, and enforce, regulations, such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety, and accident prevention.

## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).

## Key competences (essential)

- agronomy
- animal welfare legislation
- conserve forests
- de-limb trees
- environmental legislation
- environmental policy
- forestry regulations
- health and safety regulations
- manage forests
- monitor forest health
- monitor forest productivity
- organise labour
- organise tree plantations
- pest control in plants
- plant disease control

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Facebook
- Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
- Microsoft Word


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## Hot technologies

Top tools from 36 gated job ads (see references/market.md, as of 2026-07-12):

- GIS — 25 %
- Microsoft Excel — 17 %
- GPS — 14 %
- Microsoft Office — 11 %
- ArcGIS — 8 %
- Microsoft Word — 8 %

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f04eaeff-52f5-4d52-93ad-6f846884827f), O*NET 30.3 (19-4071.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*