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       CODE: 040.167-010 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): FORESTER (profess. & kin.)
Manages and develops forest lands and resources for economic and recreational purposes: Plans and
directs forestation and reforestation projects. Maps forest areas, estimates standing timber and
future growth, and manages timber sales. Plans cutting programs to assure continuous production of
timber or to assist timber companies achieve production goals. Determines methods of cutting and
removing timber with minimum waste and environmental damage and suggests methods of processing wood
for various uses. Directs suppression of forest fires and conducts fire-prevention programs. Plans
and directs construction and maintenance of recreation facilities, fire towers, trails, roads, and
fire breaks. Assists in planning and implementing projects for control of floods, soil erosion, tree
diseases, and insect pests in forests [ENTOMOLOGIST (profess. & kin.) 041.061-046; PLANT PATHOLOGIST
(profess. & kin.) 041.061-086; SOIL CONSERVATIONIST (profess. & kin.) 040.061-054]. Advises
landowners on forestry management techniques and conducts public educational programs on forest care
and conservation. May participate in environmental studies and prepare environmental reports. May
supervise activities of other forestry workers [SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title]. May patrol
forests, enforce laws, and fight forest fires. May administer budgets. May conduct research to
improve knowledge of forest management. May specialize in one aspect of forest management. May be
designated Forestry Supervisor (profess. & kin.); Woods Manager (profess. & kin.).
GOE: 03.01.04 STRENGTH: L GED: R5 M5 L5 SVP: 8 DLU: 81
ONET CROSSWALK: 24302A Foresters
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