Forester - Personal requirements
Kaimahi Ngahere
Skills & knowledge
Foresters need to have:
- knowledge of forestry processes
- knowledge of forest products and the forestry market
- knowledge of forestry investment
- knowledge of quality control
- knowledge of environmental protection methods
- knowledge of forest diseases and pests
- knowledge of forest fire prevention and safety methods
- knowledge of health and safety requirements in the forest, including first aid skills
- decision-making and problem-solving skills
- planning and time-management skills
- good communication skills
- computer skills.
Foresters need to plan when to harvest logs
Andrew Costello discussing silviculture plans with a forest manager
Personal Qualities
Foresters need to be adaptable, practical, responsible and alert.
Physical Requirements
Foresters need to have excellent fitness as they may be required to work in the forest.
Updated
September 2009
