Forester
Develop, manage and maintain public and private forest lands
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- What's it like to be a Forester?
- How to become a Forester
- Latest Forester jobs
- Top skills and experience for Foresters
- Forester role reviews
What's it like to be a Forester?
Foresters are responsible for developing, managing and maintaining public or private forests for commercial, conservation or recreational use. The role may include protecting against fire and managing the restoration after bushfires, minimising land degradation or conserving flora and fauna.
Tasks and duties
- Managing resources within a forest to maximise the benefits for commercial, recreation or conservation purposes by establishing plantations, implementing fire prevention systems and ensuring a sustainable supply of timber.
- Researching, planning and implementing procedures to manage the impact of animals, fire, drought, soil erosion, pests and diseases.
- Observing, measuring and recording different features of the forest – such as growth and health of trees, cultivation techniques, soil composition and wildlife habitats.
How to become a Forester
To work as a forester, you’ll usually need a bachelor degree in a related field. These courses generally require the successful completion of Year 12 along with some prerequisite subjects such as mathematics, chemistry, biology and environmental science.
- Undertake a bachelor degree in forest science, environmental science or forest science and management.
- While not compulsory to work as a forester, it can be worthwhile joining The Institute of Foresters of Australia (IFA), which offers student and associate memberships. Field or practical experience is also highly valued by employers.
- There are many career pathways for foresters looking to extend their opportunities, such as specialising in commercial forestry, becoming an adviser or consultant or undertaking further study (including a Master of Forest Science and Management).
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Forester employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Forestry
Plantation
Harvesting
Forest Silviculture
Forest Management
Plantation Management
Natural Resource Management
Fire Management
Fire Fighting
Agriculture
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Latest Forester reviews
Nov 2024
It’s a healthy everyday outdoor workout
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationFarming, Animals & Conservation
The good thingsAs a forester you will have a great impact on the future of our woods. It’s a 24/7 outdoor job, it’s a physically hard job. Know how on the chainsaw as your main tool is essential.
The challengesThe weather conditions don’t play a big role, you have to work outside .
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