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A Forester manages forests for sustainable use, restoration, and conservation, conducts ecological assessments, and ensures environmental compliance.

    • AI Exposure: Medium

      This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.

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  • This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
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      • QLD
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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Forester careers

A Forester manages and conserves forests to support commercial, conservation, and recreational use. Their duties include planning and implementing sustainable forestry operations, managing land rehabilitation and restoration projects, conducting ecological assessments, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Foresters may also be involved in wildfire prevention and forest regeneration efforts, often collaborating with environmental scientists and landowners.