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Career Description
Forestry professionals research, plan, administer, and direct forestry management/harvesting programs; conduct forestry education/extension programs; and act as consultants on forestry issues. Duties May Include
Forestry professionals perform some or all of the following duties:
Plan and direct forest surveys and related studies and prepare reports and recommendations;
Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources;
Plan and direct woodlands harvesting, reforestation, silviculture and fire prevention and fire suppression programs, road building, wildlife management, environmental protection and insect and vegetation control programs;
Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands;
Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities;
Ensure adherence to government regulations and company objectives;
Plan and conduct public relations programs, and education and extension programs related to forestry;
Develop and oversee programs for tree seedling production and woodlands nursery operations;
Conduct advanced research in the areas of tree improvement, nursery seedling production, forest soils, forest ecology, forest mensuration, forest operations and other areas;
Provide advice and recommendations, as a consultant on forestry issues, to private woodlot owners, municipal, provincial or federal governments or to companies.
Examples of Titles
Consulting Forester
District Forester
Forest Engineer
Forester
Forestry Technologist
Professional Forester
Regional Inventory Officer - Forestry
Registered Professional Forester (RPF) Sources
The National Occupational Classification (NOC) Code found next to the name of the career is a 4-digit code that classifies occupations by different skill types and skill levels.
The information on careers is adapted from Canadian Occupational Projection System, a project by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, which uses annual data to analyze trends in labour.
© Canadian Occupational Projection System, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, 2011.
© JobFutures, Labour Force Survey, 2006.
© National Occupational Classification, Human Resources Skills and Development Canada, 2006.
© Working in Canada, Labour Force Survey, 2009.
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