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Forestry Officer
Protect and manage forests, biodiversity and natural resources with communities.
A practical study route
- +2 Science or forestry stream
- BSc Forestry, environmental science or technical route
- Field research and placement
Eligibility: Science or relevant technical background is often required. Check the faculty notice.
Likely entrance steps
- University entrance examination
- Institution-specific selection
Skills to build early
- Ecology basics
- Field data collection
- GIS awareness
- Community collaboration
Where this can lead
Forestry technicianConservation officerField researcherEnvironmental project assistant
Portfolio and experience ideas
- Map a local green space
- Document a biodiversity observation project
- Join a conservation activity