Foresters
Life, Physical, and Social Science
What they do
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.
Tasks they perform
Also known as
Relevant Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Forestry
by University of Venda
Advanced Diploma in Forestry
by Nelson Mandela University
Advanced Diploma in Wood Technology
by Nelson Mandela University
Bachelor of Science in Forestry and Wood Science
by Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Science in Forestry
by University of Mpumalanga
Bachelor of Science Honours in Natural Resource Management
by Nelson Mandela University
Bachelor of Agriculture in Agri-business Management
by Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Industrial Engineering
by Durban University of Technology
Bachelor of Science Honours in Agriculture
by Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
by Stellenbosch University
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