Summary
Wood Anatomist is responsible for studying anatomical structure of wood in relation to its properties and uses identifying and classifying different types of timbers determining factors responsible for growth and development of trees examining different types of cells of wood, their arrangement and variation within their professional field.
Minimum entry
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Future outlook
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Description
Wood Anatomist is responsible for studying anatomical structure of wood in relation to its properties and uses identifying and classifying different types of timbers determining factors responsible for growth and development of trees examining different types of cells of wood, their arrangement and variation within their professional field.
Employment prospects
The job has potential for growth
Tasks
- It is a field job in research institutes and universities, forestry and wood science laboratories, government forestry or customs departments (for wood identification and illegal logging control), timber and wood product industries, botanical gardens and herbaria, museums, and environmental or conservation organizations.
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
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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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