forest ranger
Forest rangers are responsible for the protection and conservation of natural resources, particularly in regards to forests and woodlands.
Also called: forestry officer, woodland ranger, woodland officer
- 19
- essential skills
- 22
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- forester6 skills in common
- conservation scientist5 skills in common
- forestry adviser5 skills in common
- aquaculture environmental analyst4 skills in common
- forest worker4 skills in common
- forestry inspector4 skills in common
- nature conservation officer4 skills in common
- environmental programme coordinator3 skills in common
Essential skills
19- assist forest visitors
- de-limb trees
- develop forestry strategies
- enforce park rules
- environmental legislation
- forest conservation
- habitat restoration
- health, safety and hygiene legislation
- make decisions regarding forestry management
- monitor forest health
- oversee park land use
- perform park safety inspections
- perform search and rescue missions
- pollution prevention
- promote environmental awareness
- reforestation
- sustainable forest management
- tree preservation and conservation
- write work-related reports
Optional skills
22- agroforestry
- analyse tree population
- animal hunting
- assist tree identification
- botany
- build business relationships
- business management principles
- care for the wildlife
- carry out routine maintenance of wood cutting machinery
- communicate with customers
- communicate with others who are significant to service users
- conserve forests
- educate the public about wildlife
- maintain plant health
- maintain plant soil nutrition
- maintain the trails
- manage forest fires
- provide first aid
- provide first aid to animals
- report pollution incidents
- speak different languages
- work independently in forestry services
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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