213204 - Forestry and forest protection engineer

Coordinates tree planting, pruning, thinning and cutting, protection from pests, diseases and damage. Investigates reafforestation methods, forestry improvement. Consults on environmental issues related to timber and forestry management, taking into account laws and other legal acts.

Main activities

* analyze forest biodiversity and genetic resources, prepare reports;
* prepare sites for new trees, use controlled burning, bulldozers or herbicides to remove vegetation;
* solve and manage various natural resources, forests and forest areas;
* monitor wild animal and plant populations and their habitats, determine the impact of logging and other forestry-related actions on them;
* preserve and restore forest structures, biodiversity and ecological functions.

Characteristic competences

* perform forest analysis;
* coordinate preparation of new forest sites;
* make forest management decisions;
* evaluate the impact of forestry on wildlife;
* conserve forests.