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TASK

Foresters

ID

work_science/foresters

Type

TASK

Children

25

Child Nodes (25)

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Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations.

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Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands.

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Plan and implement projects for conservation of wildlife habitats and soil and water quality.

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Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources.

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Plan cutting programs and manage timber sales from harvested areas, assisting companies to achieve production goals.

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Determine methods of cutting and removing timber with minimum waste and environmental damage.

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Perform inspections of forests or forest nurseries.

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Map forest area soils and vegetation to estimate the amount of standing timber and future value and growth.

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Monitor forest-cleared lands to ensure that they are reclaimed to their most suitable end use.

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Develop techniques for measuring and identifying trees.

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Supervise activities of other forestry workers.

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Plan and direct forest surveys and related studies and prepare reports and recommendations.

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Provide advice and recommendations, as a consultant on forestry issues, to private woodlot owners, firefighters, government agencies or to companies.

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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.

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Choose and prepare sites for new trees, using controlled burning, bulldozers, or herbicides to clear weeds, brush, and logging debris.

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Procure timber from private landowners.

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Subcontract with loggers or pulpwood cutters for tree removal and to aid in road layout.

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Direct, and participate in, forest fire suppression.

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Study different tree species' classification, life history, light and soil requirements, adaptation to new environmental conditions and resistance to disease and insects.

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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.

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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.

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Conduct public educational programs on forest care and conservation.

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Monitor wildlife populations and assess the impacts of forest operations on population and habitats.

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Contact local forest owners and gain permission to take inventory of the type, amount, and location of all standing timber on the property.

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Develop new techniques for wood or residue use.