Forester: A description for the forester job
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Forester: Manages and develops forest lands and resources for economic and recreational purposes: Plans and directs forestation and reforestation projects. Maps forest areas, estimates standing timber and future growth, and manages timber sales. Plans cutting programs to assure continuous production of timber or to assist timber companies achieve production goals. Determines methods of cutting and removing timber with minimum waste and environmental damage and suggests methods of processing wood for various uses. Directs suppression of forest fires and conducts fire-prevention programs. Plans and directs construction and maintenance of recreation facilities, fire towers, trails, roads, and fire breaks. Assists in planning and implementing projects for control of floods, soil erosion, tree diseases, and insect pests in forests [ENTOMOLOGIST (professional industry) 041.061-046, PLANT PATHOLOGIST (professional industry) 041.061-086, SOIL CONSERVATIONIST (professional industry) 040.061-054]. Advises landowners on forestry management techniques and conducts public educational programs on forest care and conservation. May also participate in environmental studies and prepare environmental reports. May also supervise activities of other forestry workers [SUPERVISOR (industry) Master Title]. May also patrol forests, enforce laws, and fight forest fires. May also administer budgets. May also conduct research to improve knowledge of forest management. May also specialize in one aspect of forest management. May also be designated Forestry Supervisor (professional industry), Woods Manager (professional industry).
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