YOUR CAREER AS A
FOREST MANAGER (FORESTER)

Forest managers carry out a wide range of work from planning and directing new forest developments, to managing forestry operations. This work can include:

In some cases, forest managers will also be responsible for planning and overseeing harvesting. 

SNAPSHOT INFO

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Earning Potential

$55,000 – $150,000

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Qualification Required

Diploma or Degree

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Physically Demanding

Mix of office and on-site

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Absence from home

Varies with employer

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

To become a forest manager you will generally need either:

Skills include a good technical knowledge of managing forests and forestry operations, a knowledge of relevant legal requirements such as the Resource Management Act, the Health and Safety at Work Act, and the National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry. Good communication, analytical and presentation skills are also important.

There is a mix of office and on-site activities, so a driver's licence is also needed.

SIMILAR JOBS

Harvesting manager

Consultant

CAREER PROGRESSION

Forest managers can progress from junior to senior management roles fairly quickly, and have the opportunity to move between large and small forest owners or between other management roles to gain more experience.