forestry regulations
The legal rules applicable to forestry: agricultural law, rural law, and laws on hunting and fishing.
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Foresters are responsible for monitoring the natural and economic viability of a woodland or forest and for activities related to its management and conservation.
Competences and skills
43 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesplant disease control
Types and features of diseases in plants and crops. Different kinds control methods, activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the type of plant or crop, environmental and climate conditions and health and safety regulations. Storage and handling of products.
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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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sustainable forest management
The stewardship and use of forest lands in a way and at a rate that maintains their productivity, biodiversity, regeneration capacity, vitality and their potential to fulfil now and in the future relevant ecological, economic and social functions at local, national and global levels and that does not cause damage to other ecosystems.
green
Cross-sector
6 competencesagronomy
The study of combining agriculture production and protection and regeneration of natural environment. It includes the principles and methods of critical selection and adequate application methods for sustainability in agriculture.
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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.
environmental legislation
The environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.
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environmental policy
Local, national and international policies dealing with the promotion of environmental sustainability and the development of projects which reduce negative environmental impact and improve the state of the environment.
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health and safety regulations
Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.
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pest control in plants
Types and features of pests in plants and crops. Different kinds of pest control methods, activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the type of plant or crop, environmental and climate conditions and health and safety regulations. Storage and handling of products.
green
Essential skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceorganise tree plantations
Organise the tree plantations. Grow crops in an efficient way.
Sector-specific
7 competencesconserve forests
Strive to conserve and restore forest structures, biodiversity and ecological functions.
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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.
manage forests
Develop forestry management plans by applying business methods and forestry principles in order to efficiently manage forest resources.
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monitor forest health
Monitor forest health to make sure all necessary actions are taken by the forestry workers team.
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monitor forest productivity
Monitor and improve forest productivity by organising growing, timber harvesting, and health measures.
supervise forestry workers
Supervise and coordinate the staff that works in the forestry areas.
write technical reports related to trees
Compose written adequate reports about tree-realted issues for parties such as engineers, solicitors, or mortgage and insurance companies, for example if tree roots are causing problems to the integrity of buildings and infrastructure.
Cross-sector
2 competencesorganise labour
Organise, allocate and coordinate members of the team. Organise production programmes and plan the production and sales. Purchase materials and equipment. Manage stocks.
promote environmental awareness
Promote sustainability and raise awareness about the environmental impact of human and industrial activity based on the carbon footprints of business processes and other practices.
green
Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesanimal hunting
The techniques, procedures and legislations concerning the hunting of animals such as wildlife and birds for the purpose of gaining food and animal products, recreation, trade and wildlife management.
geographic information systems
The tools involved in geographical mapping and positioning, such as GPS (global positioning systems), GIS (geographical information systems), and RS (remote sensing).
digital
Cross-sector
1 competencebusiness management principles
Principles governing business management methods such as strategy planning, methods of efficient production, people and resources coordination.
Optional skills and competences 20 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencescoordinate forestry research
Coordinate forestry research studies which involve forestry management and conservation, tree improvement, agroforestry, silviculture, pathology and soil selection aiming to improve productivity.
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organise harvests
Schedule the planting and harvesting of crops.
Sector-specific
10 competencesadvise on timber harvest
Provide guidance on how to apply the most appropriate timber harvesting method: clearcut, shelterwood, seed tree, group selection or single-tree selection.
coordinate timber sales
Efficiently coordinate timber selling in a profitable way. Assist companies in reaching timber production goals by managing timber sales. Takes lead role in timber sale layout and road location activities including clearing and posting timber sale boundaries, cruising timber to determine volumes and grade and marking trees to be removed in commercial thinning operations.
develop natural areas works programmes
Develop, implement and review natural areas works program (service delivery) to enable completion within allocated resources and timeframes.
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estimate damage
Estimate damage in case of accidents or natural disasters.
forecast timber production
Monitor and forecast timber production in order to identify future trends and actions in production.
harvest timber
Organise and apply the most appropriate timber harvesting method: clear-cut, shelterwood, seed tree, group selection or single-tree selection.
interact with clients in forestry
Advise clients on elements of good forestry practice and attend meetings of professional forestry bodies and organisations. Liaise and work on forestry projects with other professionals such as landscape architects, biologists, geologists, chartered surveyors, engineers and charitable bodies.
manage time in forestry
Plan and implement the time sequence of work programmes and schedules regarding the execution of forestry activities.
report pollution incidents
When an incident causes pollution, examine the extent of the damage and what the consequences could be and report it relevant institution following pollution reporting procedures.
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work independently in forestry services
Perform tasks individually in forestry services by taking decisions without help. Handle tasks and tackle with issues or problems without any outside assistance.
Cross-sector
8 competencesapply forest legislation
Apply laws that govern activities in forest lands in order to protect resources and prevent harmful actions such as forest clearing and logging.
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communicate with customers
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
manage budgets
Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.
manage production enterprise
Organise and instruct staff, plan production strategies and programmes including sales. Carry out input purchase orders, materials, equipment and manage stocks etc. Awareness of demands of the businesses customers and adjustments accordingly to plans and strategies. Estimate resources and control budget of enterprise applying business economics, production development and project management principles.
- Scope note
- It may include providing supervision, training and motivation for the staff, interns and volunteers.
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.
operate GPS systems
Use GPS Systems.
digital
perform project management
Manage and plan various resources, such as human resources, budget, deadline, results, and quality necessary for a specific project, and monitor the project's progress in order to achieve a specific goal within a set time and budget.
research
use communication techniques
Apply techniques of communication which allow interlocutors to better understand each other and communicate accurately in the transmission of messages.