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74 lines
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name: forester
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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
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Foresters are responsible for monitoring the natural and economic viability of a woodland or forest and for activities related to its management and conservation.
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## Core workflow
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1. Map forest tract data using digital mapping systems.
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2. Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires, and maintaining recreational facilities.
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3. Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks.
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4. Patrol park or forest areas to protect resources and prevent damage.
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5. Provide information about, and enforce, regulations, such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety, and accident prevention.
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## How to use this skill
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- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
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- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
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- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
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- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
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- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).
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## Key competences (essential)
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- agronomy
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- animal welfare legislation
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- conserve forests
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- de-limb trees
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- environmental legislation
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- environmental policy
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- forestry regulations
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- health and safety regulations
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- manage forests
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- monitor forest health
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- monitor forest productivity
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- organise labour
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- organise tree plantations
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- pest control in plants
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- plant disease control
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## Hot technologies
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- Microsoft Access
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- Microsoft Outlook
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- ESRI ArcGIS software
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- Microsoft Office software
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- Microsoft PowerPoint
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- Microsoft Excel
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- Facebook
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- Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
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- Microsoft Word
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## Hot technologies
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Top tools from 36 gated job ads (see references/market.md, as of 2026-07-12):
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- GIS — 25 %
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- Microsoft Excel — 17 %
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- GPS — 14 %
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- Microsoft Office — 11 %
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- ArcGIS — 8 %
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- Microsoft Word — 8 %
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---
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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.*
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