Manage 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 the best time for harvesting. Develop forest management plans for public and privately-owned forested lands.

• Forest Ecologist
• Forester
• Silviculturist

• Analyze effect of forest conditions on tree growth rates and tree species prevalence and the yield, duration, seed production, growth viability, and germination of different species.
• Choose and prepare sites for new trees, using controlled burning, bulldozers, or herbicides to clear weeds, brush, and logging debris.
• Conduct public educational programs on forest care and conservation.
• Contact local forest owners and gain permission to take inventory of the type, amount, and location of all standing timber on the property.
• Determine methods of cutting and removing timber with minimum waste and environmental damage.
• Develop new techniques for wood or residue use.
• Develop techniques for measuring and identifying trees.
• Direct, and participate in, forest-fire suppression.
• Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources.
• Map forest area soils and vegetation to estimate the amount of standing timber and future value and growth.
• Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations.
• Monitor forest-cleared lands to ensure that they are reclaimed to their most suitable end use.
• Monitor wildlife populations and assess the impacts of forest operations on population and habitats.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands.
• Perform inspections of forests or forest nurseries.
• Plan and direct construction and maintenance of recreation facilities, fire towers, trails, roads and bridges, ensuring that they comply with guidelines and regulations set for forested public lands.
• Plan and direct forest surveys and related studies and prepare reports and recommendations.
• Plan and implement projects for conservation of wildlife habitats and soil and water quality.
• Plan and supervise forestry projects, such as determining the type, number and placement of trees to be planted, managing tree nurseries, thinning forest and monitoring growth of new seedlings.
• Plan cutting programs and manage timber sales from harvested areas, assisting companies to achieve production goals.
• Procure timber from private landowners.
• Provide advice and recommendations, as a consultant on forestry issues, to private woodlot owners, firefighters, government agencies or to companies.
• Study different tree species' classification, life history, light and soil requirements, adaptation to new environmental conditions and resistance to disease and insects.
• Subcontract with loggers or pulpwood cutters for tree removal and to aid in road layout.
• Supervise activities of other forestry workers.

• adhere to safety procedures
• advise clients or customers
• advise governmental or industrial personnel
• analyze adaptability of tree species to new environmental conditions
• analyze biological research, test, or analysis data
• analyze ecosystem data
• analyze financial data
• analyze forest conditions to determine reasons for species prevalence
• analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
• classify plants, animals, or other natural phenomena
• collect scientific or technical data
• collect statistical data
• communicate technical information
• conduct field research or investigative studies
• conduct training for personnel
• confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
• confer with research personnel
• confer with scientists
• control and extinguish municipal or forest fires
• determine best method for attacking fire
• develop or maintain databases
• develop plans for programs or projects
• develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
• develop scientific or mathematical hypotheses, theories, or laws
• develop tables depicting data
• direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
• direct and coordinate fire prevention and suppression activities
• direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies
• direct construction of recreation facilities or fire safety features
• direct implementation of new procedures, policies, or programs
• direct loading of fire suppression equipment
• draw maps or charts
• ensure compliance with government regulations
• estimate population or condition of plant life, fish, or wildlife
• estimate standing timber or future growth
• explain complex mathematical information
• give directions to crew on fire line during forest fire
• identify plant characteristics
• interpret aerial photographs
• judge soil conditions
• make decisions
• make presentations
• manage contracts
• negotiate business contracts
• negotiate term of sale or services with customer
• observe fire to note changing conditions
• operate forestry equipment
• perform general financial analysis
• perform statistical analysis
• plan construction of structures or facilities
• plan forestation, reforestation, or range revegetation projects
• plan scientific research or investigative studies
• prepare environmental impact or related environmental reports
• prepare reports
• prepare technical reports or related documentation
• provide advice on rural or urban land use
• read maps
• read measuring or metering devices used in forestry
• recognize plant diseases
• recognize tree or forest plant species
• recognize wood species characteristics
• recommend action to ensure compliance
• recommend further study or action based on research data
• record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
• use appraisal techniques in purchasing
• use biological research techniques
• use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
• use cost benefit analysis techniques
• use fire suppression techniques
• use forest fire protection methods
• use forestry, range, or other public land management techniques
• use government regulations
• use herbicides, fertilizers, pesticides or related products
• use knowledge of environmental laws and regulations
• use knowledge of investigation techniques
• use knowledge of relevant laws
• use knowledge of sales contracts
• use library or online Internet research techniques
• use long term forest or range land planning techniques
• use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
• use negotiation techniques
• use plant disease control techniques
• use pollution control techniques
• use project management techniques
• use public speaking techniques
• use quantitative research methods
• use relational database software
• use scientific research methodology
• use spreadsheet software
• use timber grading standards
• use timber scaling procedures
• use word processing or desktop publishing software
• write business project or bid proposals
• write scholarly or technical research papers