DESCRIPTION - Forest technical officers are responsible for many of the forestry operations involved in the planting, management and harvesting of trees.

Specialisations:
Forest technical officers may be involved in forest operations, forest assessment and planning or forest research. Those working in private industry may supervise logging activities.



PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES -

• Physically fit
• Public relations skills
• Leadership potential and ability to supervise others
• Able to work as part of a small team

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DESCRIPTION - Foresters study, establish, manage and harvest forests to make sure there is a continuing supply of timber and associated forest products, and maintain the recreational quality of forests to meet community needs.

Specialisations:
Foresters may be involved with forest ecology, hydrology (water), entomology (insects), pathology (diseases) and geographic information systems.



PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES -

• Aptitude for science
• Initiative
• Enjoy environmental issues
• Good communication skills
• Liking for outdoor activities

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DESCRIPTION - Landcare workers perform a range of tasks to maintain and restore native bushland and farmland.

A landcare worker may specialise:

• Bushland Regenerator
• Environmental Field Officer

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES -

• Able to perform physical outdoor work
• Value the preservation of natural bushland
• Good attention to detail
• Able to work as part of a team

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DESCRIPTION - Forest workers assist with growing, maintaining and harvesting timber plantations.



PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES -

• Enjoy practical work
• Alert and safety conscious
• Physically fit
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Enjoy working outdoors
• Enjoy forest protection and regeneration
• Sound literacy and numeracy skills

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DESCRIPTION - Timber/forest products workers assist in the milling, processing and merchandising of timber and timber products, such as sawn timber, timber mouldings, roof trusses, wall frames, laminated beams, plywood, hardboard, fibreboard, laminates and veneered products.



PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES -

• Enjoy practical work
• Alert and safety conscious
• Physically fit
• Enjoy working with timber and timber products
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Basic mathematics ability

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