Forest and Conservation Workers
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
What they do
Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect areas such as forests, forested areas, woodlands, wetlands, and rangelands through such activities as raising and transporting seedlings; combating insects, pests, and diseases harmful to plant life; and building structures to control water, erosion, and leaching of soil. Includes forester aides, seedling pullers, tree planters, and gatherers of nontimber forestry products such as pine straw.
Tasks they perform
Also known as
Relevant Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Forestry
by University of Venda
Bachelor of Science in Forestry
by University of Mpumalanga
Advanced Diploma in Wood Technology
by Nelson Mandela University
Advanced Diploma in Forestry
by Nelson Mandela University
Bachelor of Science Honours in Natural Resource Management
by Nelson Mandela University
Bachelor of Science in Forestry and Wood Science
by Stellenbosch University
Advanced Diploma in Mathematical Sciences
by Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Pest Management
by Walter Sisulu University
Advanced Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology
by Durban University of Technology
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