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agriculture

Forester

conservationsustainabilityforest managementwildlife

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