Buscojobs | Department Of State Growth Tas | Forestry Specialist (371570)

Job Title: Forest Management Officer
Sector: Other (Mining, Resources & Energy)
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: $109,099.00 to $123,395.00 per annum plus super
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Duties Provide information, assistance, training, and education to stakeholders, clients, Agency staff, and the public on matters relating to sustainable forest management on private land, for both native forest management and the development and management of plantations. Prepare and conduct educational activities individually, or in conjunction/consultation with other organisations to promote a commercially viable private forest sector. Facilitate the development and growth of an effective, efficient private forest sector through co-operation with service providers, consultants, and the investment forestry sector. Identify practices that are likely to adversely impact the long-term sustainability of the private forest resource, recommending and implementing appropriate remedial action. Coordinate the maintenance and upgrading of the Private Forest Resource Inventory, and conduct surveys and assessments to monitor forests and forest operations on private land and determine forest owner attitude and needs. Evaluate and recommend land for Private Timber Reserves in accordance with the Forest Practices Act, on behalf of the Forest Practices Board. Proactively engage with Government agencies, stakeholders, and other organisations to promote the development of private forestry. Prepare submissions and responses to industry and government inquiries. #J-18808-Ljbffr