forestry regulations
The legal rules applicable to forestry: agricultural law, rural law, and laws on hunting and fishing.
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Forestry advisers provide services and advice on economic and environmental issues related to timber and forestry management in compliance with laws and regulations.
Competences and skills
37 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competenceshabitat 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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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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Cross-sector
4 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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ecosystems
The characteristics of the system where living organisms co-habitate and interact with non-living elements.
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environmental legislation
The environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.
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forest ecology
The ecosystems existing in a forest, starting from bacteria to trees and soil types.
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Essential skills and competences 15 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencescoordinate new sites preparation
Choose and prepare locations for new trees, making use of controlled burning, bulldozers, or herbicides to clear vegetation and logging debris.
perform forest diseases control
Protect the forest crops against pests and diseases by applying chemical control measures, sanitation and eradication.
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Sector-specific
8 competencesadvise on fertiliser and herbicide
Provide advice on types of fertilisers and herbicides, their usage and best time to apply them.
advise 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.
assess harvesting impact on wildlife
Monitor wildlife populations and habitats for the impact of timber harvesting and other forest operations.
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conserve forests
Strive to conserve and restore forest structures, biodiversity and ecological functions.
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estimate damage
Estimate damage in case of accidents or natural disasters.
make decisions regarding forestry management
Decide on issues regarding various aspects concerning the management of natural resources such as forests and woodland areas.
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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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perform forest analysis
Develop situation analysis reports on biodiversity and genetic resources relevant to forestry.
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Cross-sector
5 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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inspect trees
Carry out tree inspections and surveys.
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monitor water quality
Measure water quality: temperature, oxygen, salinity, pH, N2, NO2,NH4, CO2, turbidity, chlorophyll. Monitor microbiological water quality.
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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 different communication channels
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesagroforestry
The application of land management systems and technologies that integrate trees and other woody perennials with traditional cropland farming in order to sustain agricultural production while ensuring the protection of the natural environment.
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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
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.
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Cross-sector
1 competenceclimate change impact
The impact of climate change on biodiversity and life conditions for plants and animals.
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Optional skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
8 competencesassist tree identification
Assist in the development and improvement of techniques for measuring and identifying trees. Obtain and use various sources of information to accurately identify and name trees, use tree characteristics to aid identification, identify tree species in all seasons.
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develop forestry strategies
Build up forestry policies in order to enhance their sustainable management and to improve communication linked to forestry operations. These plans are meant to tackle issues regarding correlated environmental and societal changes.
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develop personal skills
Set goals for personal development and act accordingly. Plan personal development by analysing work experience and establishing areas that need development. Takes part in training sessions considering his/her abilities, possibilities and feedback.
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.
lead a team in forestry services
Direct a forestry team or crew and guide them to the common goal of completing a variety of forestry related assignments and tasks.
nurse trees
Plant, fertilise and trim trees, shrubs and hedges. Examine trees to assess their condition and determine treatment. Work to eradicate insects, fungus and diseases which are harmful to trees, assist with prescribed burning, and work on preventing erosion.
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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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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 competencesread maps
Read maps effectively.
train employees
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.