Occupation information for Foresters District Of Columbia

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Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules.

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Currently Employed: 40

Projected Annual Job Openings: 0

Typical Hourly Wage: Not Available

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations.
  • Plan and implement projects for conservation of wildlife habitats and soil and water quality.
  • Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources.
  • Plan cutting programs and manage timber sales from harvested areas, assisting companies to achieve production goals.
  • Determine methods of cutting and removing timber with minimum waste and environmental damage.
  • Perform inspections of forests or forest nurseries.
  • Map forest area soils and vegetation to estimate the amount of standing timber and future value and growth.
  • Monitor forest-cleared lands to ensure that they are reclaimed to their most suitable end use.
  • Supervise activities of other forestry workers.
  • Develop techniques for measuring and identifying trees.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • All terrain vehicles tracked or wheeled
  • Articulating boom lift
  • Axes
  • Chain saw
  • Sprayers

Technology:
  • Analytical or scientific software
  • Data base user interface and query software
  • Electronic mail software
  • Geographic information system
  • Inventory management software