What would you do as a Forest and conservation technician?
Forest and conservation technicians
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices, laboratories and outside and may travel locally or nationally
- may work in all weather conditions
- need to be practical, accurate and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- help scientists protect forests and wildlife habitats
- check the condition of forests and natural environments
- manage agricultural and forestry operations
- record research data
- survey and cultivate land
- give advice on forest emergencies
- develop information databases
- supervise and train other workers
- collect biological samples
How can you become a Forest and conservation technician?
You usually need a qualification to become a forest and conservation technician and experience may be useful.
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in forestry studies, environmental studies or similar area
- experience in similar work
If you're in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
