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Forester

ANZSCO 234113

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

  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
      • NSW
      • QLD
  • 10,000 people employed in Australia
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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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.