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Forester
Role & responsibilities
Plans harvesting and conservation activities, monitors wildlife and growth, and advises on land stewardship practices.
Key strengths
- Physical stamina26% (Job)
- Resilience22% (Job)
- Organization18% (Job)
- Safety awareness18% (Job)
- Analytical thinking16% (Job)
What this means for you
- Resilience – Stays effective even in tough or changing weather conditions.
- Safety awareness – Applies safety awareness to protect people, tools, and the environment.
- Physical stamina – Handles outdoor and physically demanding work reliably.
Typical tasks
- Conduct surveys of tree health, density, and biodiversity.
- Develop forest management plans balancing conservation and production.
- Supervise harvesting, planting, and maintenance operations.
Daily work
- Reports on biodiversity, permits, and sustainable practices
- Plans harvests or conservation work with crews and contractors
- Walks forest tracts to assess health, hazards, and growth
Education & entry routes
Helpful but not mandatory
- GIS for natural resources course
- Wildland fire management certification
Alternative pathways
- Urban Forestry Specialist
- Environmental Consultant
- Conservation Officer
Work environment
- Team size
- Field and operations teams of 5–25 people.
- Typical employers
- Forestry services, government agencies, and timber companies.
- People contact
- Moderate—coordination with crews, landowners, and regulators.
- Stress level
- Moderate with seasonal and weather-related pressures.
- Working hours
- Field-intensive role with early starts and variable terrain.
Entry & progression
Common entry roles
- Forest Technician
- Conservation Ranger
Next career steps
- Forest Operations Manager
- Conservation Program Director