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
Environmental Compliance Officer Natural Resource Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forester Forestry Field Officer Forestry Supervisor Environmental Compliance Officer Natural Resource Manager + 2 more
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 Machine Operator
Environmental Officer Environmental Compliance Officer Logistics Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Supervisor Forestry Field Officer Machine Operator Environmental Officer Environmental Compliance Officer Logistics Coordinator + 3 more
AHC40320

Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $14,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horticulturalist Forestry Field Officer Nursery Manager
Vineyard Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horticulturalist Forestry Field Officer Nursery Manager Vineyard Manager + 1 more
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 Conservationist
Forestry Field Officer Park Ranger Environmental Technician Project Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Field Assistant Land Management Officer Conservationist Forestry Field Officer Park Ranger Environmental Technician Project Officer + 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 Chainsaw Operator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Loader Operator Forestry Field Officer Forestry Manager Forestry Supervisor Forestry Worker Chainsaw Operator + 3 more
FWPCOT3325

Operate Four Wheel Drive Vehicle on Unsealed Roads
On Campus
1 - 3 days
$0 - $900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mining Machine Operator Farmhand Forestry Worker
Construction Worker Conservation Officer Forestry Field Officer Field Technician Bushfire Fighter Tour Guide Tourism Operator
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mining Machine Operator Farmhand Forestry Worker Construction Worker Conservation Officer Forestry Field Officer Field Technician Bushfire Fighter Tour Guide Tourism Operator + 7 more
FWPCOT3326

Recover Four Wheel Drive Vehicle
Distance, On Campus
1 - 3 days
$0 - $850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Worker Machine Operator Park Ranger
Forestry Field Officer Firefighter Utility Arborist Land Management Worker Field Assistant Tour Guide Tourism Operator
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Worker Machine Operator Park Ranger Forestry Field Officer Firefighter Utility Arborist Land Management Worker Field Assistant Tour Guide Tourism Operator + 7 more
FWPCOT3329

Perform Complex Four Wheel Drive Operations
On Campus
3 days
$1,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Field Officer Land Management Worker Forestry Worker
Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Firefighter Tour Guide Tourism Operator Station Hand Road Maintenance Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Field Officer Land Management Worker Forestry Worker Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Firefighter Tour Guide Tourism Operator Station Hand Road Maintenance Worker + 6 more
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