According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations. | 80% |
| Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands. | 75% |
| Plan and implement projects for conservation of wildlife habitats and soil and water quality. | 75% |
| Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources. | 74% |
| Plan cutting programs and manage timber sales from harvested areas, assisting companies to achieve production goals. | 74% |
| Procure timber from private landowners. | 74% |
| Determine methods of cutting and removing timber with minimum waste and environmental damage. | 73% |
| Subcontract with loggers or pulpwood cutters for tree removal and to aid in road layout. | 71% |
| Perform inspections of forests or forest nurseries. | 71% |
| Map forest area soils and vegetation to estimate the amount of standing timber and future value and growth. | 70% |
| Monitor forest-cleared lands to ensure that they are reclaimed to their most suitable end use. | 69% |
| Develop techniques for measuring and identifying trees. | 68% |
| Supervise activities of other forestry workers. | 68% |
| Plan and direct forest surveys and related studies and prepare reports and recommendations. | 67% |
| Provide advice and recommendations, as a consultant on forestry issues, to private woodlot owners, firefighters, government agencies or to companies. | 63% |
| Direct, and participate in, forest fire suppression. | 63% |
| Plan and supervise forestry projects, such as determining the type, number and placement of trees to be planted, managing tree nurseries, thinning forest and monitoring growth of new seedlings. | 62% |
| Choose and prepare sites for new trees, using controlled burning, bulldozers, or herbicides to clear weeds, brush, and logging debris. | 60% |
| Study different tree species' classification, life history, light and soil requirements, adaptation to new environmental conditions and resistance to disease and insects. | 58% |
| Analyze effect of forest conditions on tree growth rates and tree species prevalence and the yield, duration, seed production, growth viability, and germination of different species. | 58% |
| Plan and direct construction and maintenance of recreation facilities, fire towers, trails, roads and bridges, ensuring that they comply with guidelines and regulations set for forested public lands. | 58% |
| Conduct public educational programs on forest care and conservation. | 55% |
| Monitor wildlife populations and assess the impacts of forest operations on population and habitats. | 55% |
| Contact local forest owners and gain permission to take inventory of the type, amount, and location of all standing timber on the property. | 51% |
| Develop new techniques for wood or residue use. | 43% |
