ISCO Occupation Group 9215.1 Forest Worker
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Forest Worker: Forest workers carry out a variety of jobs to care for and manage trees, woodland areas and forests. Their activities include include planting, trimming, thinning and felling trees and protecting them from pests, diseases and damage.
Essential Skills
- Plant Trees
- Carry Out Aerial Tree Rigging
- Climb Trees
- Build Fences
- Operate Forestry Equipment
- Work Independently In Forestry Services
- Put Up Signs
- Plant Green Plants
- Perform Tree Thinning
- Assist Tree Identification
- Assist Forest Survey Crew
- Execute Disease And Pest Control Activities
- Spray Pesticides
- Maintain Trails
- Have A High Level Of Safety Awareness
- Manage Forest Fires
- Protect Biodiversity
- Perform Pest Control
- Pollution Prevention
- Nurse Trees
- Maintain Forestry Equipment
- Control Tree Diseases
- Perform Weed Control Operations
Optional Skills
- Make Decisions Regarding Forestry Management
- Handle Forest Products
- Adapt To Changes In Forestry
- Maintain Camping Facilities
- Use A Computer
- Report Pollution Incidents
- Develop Forestry Strategies
- Pay Attention To Safety While Performing Forestry Operations
- Animal Hunting
Alternative Names
- Forest Workers
- Forestry Worker
- Silviculture Worker
- Woodland Assistant
- Woodland Worker
- Forestry Assistant
