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2.9 KiB
name, description
| name | description |
|---|---|
| forester | 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. |
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
- 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.
- Patrol park or forest areas to protect resources and prevent damage.
- 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 for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult references/tasks.md for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check references/skills.md for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check references/tools.md for the software commonly used in this role.
- See 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
- Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
- Microsoft Word
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 %
Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f04eaeff-52f5-4d52-93ad-6f846884827f), ONET 30.3 (19-4071.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*