Forestry Field Officer

A Forestry Field Officer is responsible for managing and conserving forest resources, ensuring sustainable practices are followed in forest management. This role involves conducting field surveys, assessing forest health, and monitoring wildlife habitats to promote biodiversity.

Forestry Field Officers also collaborate with landowners, government agencies, and community groups to implement conservation initiatives and educate stakeholders on sustainable forestry practices. Additionally, they may assist in planning and executing forestry operations, such as planting, thinning, and harvesting activities.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $70,200
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a forestry field officer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
Recommended
FWP50121

Diploma of Forest Operations
Traineeship
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forester Forestry Field Officer Forestry Supervisor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forester Forestry Field Officer Forestry Supervisor
FWP40121

Certificate IV in Forest Operations
Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Supervisor Forestry Field Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Supervisor Forestry Field Officer
AHC51120

Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $24,957
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Field Assistant Land Management Officer Geomorphologist
Conservationist Plant Biologist Forestry Field Officer Oceanographer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Field Assistant Land Management Officer Geomorphologist Conservationist Plant Biologist Forestry Field Officer Oceanographer + 4 more
FWP30122

Certificate III in Forest Operations
On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $11,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Loader Operator Forestry Field Officer Forestry Manager
Forestry Supervisor Forestry Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Loader Operator Forestry Field Officer Forestry Manager Forestry Supervisor Forestry Worker + 2 more
FWP20122

Certificate II in Forest Operations
On Campus, Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Excavator Operator Loader Operator Forestry Field Officer
Forestry Worker
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Excavator Operator Loader Operator Forestry Field Officer Forestry Worker + 1 more
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