Summary
Manager, Forestry is responsible for develop and implement long term forest management plans conduct regular field inspections to assess the condition of the forest and identify areas in need of improvement work with other departments to develop and implement land use plans that are compatible with the goals of the forest management plan develop and oversee the implementation of silvicultural prescriptions for the regeneration, growth, and yield of the forest monitor compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations prepare reports on the status of the forest and submit them to the appropriate authorities keep abreast of new developments in forestry and related fields and incorporate them into the management of the forest supervise the work of forest technicians, foresters, and other employees plan and oversee the budget for the forest management program negotiate contracts with logging companies, contractors, and other entities engaged in activities on the forest within their professional field.
Minimum entry
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Future outlook
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Description
Manager, Forestry is responsible for develop and implement long term forest management plans conduct regular field inspections to assess the condition of the forest and identify areas in need of improvement work with other departments to develop and implement land use plans that are compatible with the goals of the forest management plan develop and oversee the implementation of silvicultural prescriptions for the regeneration, growth, and yield of the forest monitor compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations prepare reports on the status of the forest and submit them to the appropriate authorities keep abreast of new developments in forestry and related fields and incorporate them into the management of the forest supervise the work of forest technicians, foresters, and other employees plan and oversee the budget for the forest management program negotiate contracts with logging companies, contractors, and other entities engaged in activities on the forest within their professional field.
Employment prospects
The job has potential for growth
Tasks
- Develop and implement long-term forest management plans Conduct regular field inspections to assess the condition of the forest and identify areas in need of improvement Work with other departments to develop and implement land use plans that are compatible with the goals of the Forest management plan Develop and oversee the implementation of silvicultural prescriptions for the regeneration, growth, and yield of the forest Monitor compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations Prepare reports on the status of the forest and submit them to the appropriate authorities Keep abreast of new developments in forestry and related fields and incorporate them into the management of the forest Supervise the work of forest technicians, foresters, and other employees Plan and oversee the budget for the Forest management program Negotiate contracts with logging companies, contractors, and other entities engaged in activities on the forest
Skills
Core skills
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Technical skills
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Transferable skills
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Certifications
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Education
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Relevant courses
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Institutions
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Minimum requirements
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Work context
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Where they work
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Work setting
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Schedule
Work in offices writing reports, planning work schedule and budget Work in all types of weather conditions, in remote locations and in rugged terrain Spend much of their time outdoors walking through forest to supervise the work of forest technicians Work full time and may work overtime to meet deadlines or respond to emergencies.
Employment type
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How to become one
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Career progression
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Related occupations
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