Foresters
A forester is a professional who works with trees and forests, managing
them to ensure their health and sustainability. Requiring a moderate
background in the geosciences, foresters may be involved in a variety of
tasks, including:
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Conducting surveys and inventories of forests to assess their health
and productivity and implementing forest management activities such
as tree planting, thinning, and harvesting.
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Monitoring the impact of human activity as well as natural events
such as wildfires, floods, and pest outbreaks on forest ecosystems
and developing plans for reforestation and restoration after such
events.
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Providing advice to landowners, governments, and communities and
educating the public about the importance of forests and sustainable
forestry practices.
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Conducting research on topics such as tree growth, disease, and
climate change impacts on forests.
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Collaborating with other professionals such as ecologists,
hydrologists, and soil scientists to understand the interactions
between forests and other components of the environment.
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