Forestry Workers

Forestry Workers assist with cultivating, maintaining and protecting forests.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Maintains forest roads, buildings, facilities, signs and equipment
  • Kills weeds, fells and de-barks non-productive trees and thins young plantations
  • Collect seeds, and cultivates and plants seedlings for reforestation purposes
  • Applies fertilisers, insecticides and herbicides to individual trees and general forest areas
  • Maintains look-out for fires in forests

Key values of workers in Forestry Workers

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Forestry Workers

  • Monitoring

    Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Active Learning

    Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.