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Foresters: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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.

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This source lists 25 tasks, including 24 marked Core and 1 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2026.

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Core · Task 196 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources.

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Core · Task 212 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Plan cutting programs and manage timber sales from harvested areas, assisting companies to achieve production goals.

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Core · Task 202 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Determine methods of cutting and removing timber with minimum waste and environmental damage.

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Core · Task 200 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands.

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Core · Task 207 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Perform inspections of forests or forest nurseries.

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Core · Task 195 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations.

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Core · Task 197 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Supervise activities of other forestry workers.

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Core · Task 216 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Provide advice and recommendations, as a consultant on forestry issues, to private woodlot owners, firefighters, government agencies or to companies.

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Core · Task 219 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Develop techniques for measuring and identifying trees.

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Core · Task 208 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Map forest area soils and vegetation to estimate the amount of standing timber and future value and growth.

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Core · Task 199 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

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.

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Core · Task 206 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Plan and direct forest surveys and related studies and prepare reports and recommendations.

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Core · Task 198 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Choose and prepare sites for new trees, using controlled burning, bulldozers, or herbicides to clear weeds, brush, and logging debris.

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Core · Task 205 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Plan and implement projects for conservation of wildlife habitats and soil and water quality.

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Core · Task 204 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Monitor forest-cleared lands to ensure that they are reclaimed to their most suitable end use.

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Core · Task 201 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Direct, and participate in, forest fire suppression.

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Core · Task 217 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Study different tree species' classification, life history, light and soil requirements, adaptation to new environmental conditions and resistance to disease and insects.

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Core · Task 211 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Subcontract with loggers or pulpwood cutters for tree removal and to aid in road layout.

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Core · Task 203 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

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.

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Core · Task 209 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Conduct public educational programs on forest care and conservation.

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Core · Task 210 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Procure timber from private landowners.

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Core · Task 214 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

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.

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Core · Task 215 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Contact local forest owners and gain permission to take inventory of the type, amount, and location of all standing timber on the property.

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Core · Task 213 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Monitor wildlife populations and assess the impacts of forest operations on population and habitats.

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Supplemental · Task 218 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Develop new techniques for wood or residue use.

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