As a Forestry Manager, you will oversee all aspects of forest management, including planning, operations, and conservation efforts. Your role is critical in ensuring forest resources' sustainable use and preservation while meeting economic, environmental, and social objectives.

Your primary responsibilities may include developing and implementing forest management plans to achieve specific goals such as timber production, wildlife habitat enhancement, and watershed protection. This may involve conducting site assessments, inventorying forest resources, and identifying opportunities for sustainable forest management practices.

In addition to planning, you may coordinate and supervise forestry operations such as timber harvesting, reforestation, and habitat restoration projects. This may involve hiring and managing forestry crews, contractors, and consultants and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

You may also monitor and evaluate forest conditions and conduct ongoing research and analysis to inform management decisions. This may involve using GIS and remote sensing technology to map forest stands, track changes over time, and assess the effectiveness of management strategies.

As a leader in the forestry industry, you will need to stay informed about current trends, research, and policies related to forest management and conservation. You may also be responsible for representing your organization or agency in meetings with stakeholders, landowners, government agencies, and community groups.

Safety is a top priority in forestry management, and you must ensure that all forestry activities are conducted safely and environmentally responsibly. This includes implementing safety protocols and procedures, providing training and supervision to forestry personnel, and promoting a safety culture within the organization.

To excel in this role, you should have a strong background in forestry or natural resources management, a solid understanding of forest ecology, silviculture, and timber harvesting practices, excellent leadership and management skills, and the ability to motivate and coordinate teams to achieve project objectives.

Effective communication skills are essential, as you will interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and present complex information to various audiences. You should be able to communicate ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively and negotiate and collaborate effectively to achieve consensus.

Previous experience in forestry management or a related field is required, preferably in a leadership or supervisory role. A bachelor's degree in forestry, natural resources management, or a related field is typically required, and professional certification such as Certified Forester (CF) may be advantageous.

This job is for you if you are a passionate and experienced forestry professional committed to sustainable forest management.