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nature conservation officer

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Nature conservation officers manage and improve the local environment within all the sectors of a local community. They promote awareness of and understanding about the natural environment. This work can be very varied and involve projects related to species, habitats and communities. They educate people and raise overall awareness of environmental issues.

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Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 6 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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habitat restoration

The process of repairing and rehabilitating areas that suffered habitat destruction, alteration of seafloor or the threat of extinction of some animal and plant species. Habitat restoration also involves the mitigation of pollution, erosion, and deforestation. The restoration procedure to recreate biodiversity and an operating ecosystem requires knowledge on protection, management and re-establishment of species by returning biotic and abiotic factors to historical levels.

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reforestation

Methods for the recovery of deforested areas to reverse the destruction of forests and regreen an important number of hectares. Strategies as planting new trees, protecting ecosystems from destruction or sowing seeds are part of these reforestation methods.

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biology

Tissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.

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ecology

The study of how organisms interact and their relation to the ambient environment.

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environmental legislation

The environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.

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fire prevention procedures

The regulations concerning fire and explosion prevention, and the equipment, systems and methods used in it.

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Essential skills and competences 22 competences

Occupation specific

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protect wilderness areas

Protect a wilderness area by monitoring uses and enforcing regulations.

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Sector-specific

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advise on nature conservation

Provide information and suggested actions relating to the conservation of nature.

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analyse environmental data

Analyse data that interpret correlations between human activities and environmental effects.

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conduct research on fauna

Collect and analyse data about animal life in order to discover the basic aspects such as origin, anatomy, and function.

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conduct research on flora

Collect and analyse data about plants in order to discover their basic aspects such as origin, anatomy, and function.

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de-limb trees

De-limb trees ensuring that the quality is within specified limits with regard to health and safety regulations. Cut trees or parts of trees to clear the public access and electrical cables.

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educate people about nature

Speak to a variety of audiences about e.g. information, concepts, theories and/or activities related to nature and its conservation. Produce written information. This information may be presented in a range of formats e.g. display signs, information sheets, posters, website text etc.

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implement biodiversity action plans

Promoting and implementing local and national biodiversity action plans in partnership with local/national statutory and voluntary organisations.

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manage land resources permits

Study the potential impact of land resource utilisation on water and aquatic habitats. Make recommendations as to the approval or rejection of permits for those purposes.

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manage visitor flows in natural protected areas

Direct visitor flows in natural protected areas, so as to minimise the long-term impact of visitors and ensure the preservation of local flora and fauna, in line with environmental regulations.

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measure sustainability of tourism activities

Collect information, monitor and assess the impact of tourism on the environment, including on protected areas, on local cultural heritage and biodiversity, in an effort to reduce the carbon footprint of activities in the industry. It includes running surveys about visitors and measuring any compensation required for offsetting damages.

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monitor nature conservation

Evaluating and monitoring features of nature conservation interest in habitats and sites.

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plan measures to safeguard cultural heritage

Prepare protection plans to apply against unexpected disasters to reduce the impact on cultural heritage as buildings, structures or landscapes.

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plan measures to safeguard natural protected areas

Plan protection measures for natural areas that are protected by law, to reduce the negative impact of tourism or natural hazards on the designated areas. This includes activities such as controlling the use of land and natural resources and monitoring the flow of visitors.

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Cross-sector

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advise on sustainable management policies

Contribute to planning and policy development for sustainable management, including input in environmental impact assessments.

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assess environmental impact

Monitor environmental impacts and carry out assessments in order to identify and to reduce the organisation's environmental risks while taking costs into account.

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ensure compliance with environmental legislation

Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are compliant with environment regulations and best practices.

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keep task records

Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.

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manage staff

Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.

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promote sustainability

Promote the concept of sustainability to the public, colleagues and fellow professionals through speeches, guided tours, displays and workshops.

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report on environmental issues

Compile environmental reports and communicate on issues. Inform the public or any interested parties in a given context on relevant recent developments in the environment, forecasts on the future of the environment, and any problems and possible solutions.

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respond to enquiries

Respond to enquiries and requests for information from other organisations and members of the public.

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Optional knowledge 13 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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applied zoology

The science of applying animal anatomy, physiology, ecology, and behaviour in a particular practical context.

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botany

The taxonomy or classification of plant life, phylogeny and evolution, anatomy and morphology, and physiology.

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fish biology

The study of fish, shellfish or crustacean organisms, categorized into many specialised fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behaviour, origins and distribution.

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natural areas maintenance

The methods to maintain the assets (both natural and constructed) of natural areas, including program development and implementation.

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wildlife

Undomesticated animal species, as well as all plants, fungi and other organisms that grow or live wild in an area without being introduced by humans. Wildlife can be found in all ecosystems such as deserts, forests, rain forests, plains, grasslands and other areas, including the most developed urban areas, which all have distinct forms of wildlife.

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wildlife projects

Wildlife and animal conservation projects, which aim to protect and preserve ecosystems and habitats of a wide range of animals under threat from urbanisation.

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Cross-sector

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animal biology

The structure, evolution and classification of animals and how they interact with their ecosystems.

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animal welfare legislation

The legal boundaries, codes of professional conduct, national and EU regulatory frameworks and legal procedures of working with animals and living organisms, ensuring their welfare and health.

Scope note: National and EU legislation relevant to occupation, regulatory body and codes of conduct. This may include . , health and safety, risk assessment requirements and codes of conduct, especially in the areas of animal welfare, health and public health, food and environmental safety in relation with clients.

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aquatic ecology

Aquatic ecology is the study of aquatic organisms, how they interact, where they live, and what they do.

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business management principles

Principles governing business management methods such as strategy planning, methods of efficient production, people and resources coordination.

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ecological principles

The understanding of how an ecosystem functions and its relationship to environmental planning and design.

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forest ecology

The ecosystems existing in a forest, starting from bacteria to trees and soil types.

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molecular biology

The interactions between the various systems of a cell, the interactions between the different types of genetic material and how these interactions are regulated.

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Optional skills and competences 21 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

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Sector-specific

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advise on soil and water protection

Advise on methods to protect soil and water sources against pollution such as nitrate leaching which is responsible for soil erosion.

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conduct educational activities

Plan, perform and supervise educational activities for a variety of audiences, such as for school children, university students, specialist groups, or members of the public.

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conserve natural resources

Protect waters and natural resources and coordinate actions. Work with environmental agencies and resource management personnel.

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ensure the safety of endangered species and protected areas

Ensure that projects do not adversely affect migratory birds, rare or endangered animal species, critical habitat or environmentally protected areas.

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investigate pollution

Identify the cause of pollution incidents, as well as its nature and the extent of the risks, by performing tests on the site of pollution as well as in a laboratory and performing research.

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manage conservation of natural and cultural heritage

Use revenue from tourism activities and donations to fund and preserve natural protected areas and intangible cultural heritage such as crafts, songs and stories of communities.

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manage volunteers

Coordinate a staff of volunteers. Manage their tasks, recruitment, programmes and budgets.

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monitor wildlife

Conduct fieldwork to observe wildlife.

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provide training in sustainable tourism development and management

Deliver training and capacity building for staff working in the tourism industry to inform them about best practices in developing and managing tourist destinations and packages, while ensuring a minimum impact on the environment and local communities and strict preservation of protected areas and fauna and flora species.

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support community-based tourism

Support and promote tourism initiatives where tourists are immersed in the culture of local communities usually in rural, marginalised areas. The visits and overnight stays are managed by the local community with the aim of supporting their economic development.

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analyse ecological data

Analyse and interpret ecological and biological data, using specialist software programs.

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brief volunteers

Brief volunteers and introduce them into the professional work environment.

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conduct environmental surveys

Conduct surveys in order to collect information for analysis and management of environmental risks within an organisation or in a wider context.

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coordinate educational programmes

Plan and coordinate educational and public outreach programs such as workshops, tours, lectures and classes.

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educate public on fire safety

Develop and execute educational and promotional plans to educate the public on fire prevention knowledge and methods, fire safety such as the ability to identify hazards and the use of fire safety equipment, and to raise awareness on fire prevention issues.

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estimate duration of work

Produce accurate calculations on time necessary to fulfil future technical tasks based on past and present information and observations or plan the estimated duration of individual tasks in a given project.

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manage contracts

Negotiate the terms, conditions, costs and other specifications of a contract while making sure they comply with legal requirements and are legally enforceable. Oversee the execution of the contract, agree on and document any changes in line with any legal limitations.

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support volunteers

Follow up volunteer activity.

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work in outdoor conditions

Can cope with the different climate conditions such as heat, rain, cold or in strong wind.

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work within communities

Establish social projects aimed at community development and active citizen participation.

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write work-related reports

Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.

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