Forestry Worker
Green Buck Forestry
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Conducted regular safety meetings with team members, promoting a culture of workplace safety and hazard awareness.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks like pruning branches or removing dead wood from trees reducing potential hazards within the managed area.
- Supported reforestation efforts by planting trees on land which was logged, destroyed in forest fire or cleared by industrial use.
- Trained new hires on proper use of equipment, safety protocols, and job responsibilities to ensure smooth onboarding experiences.
- Utilized knowledge of local flora and fauna to guide decision-making processes in forest management plans.
- Operated heavy machinery such as skidders and loaders for efficient timber harvesting operations.
- Evaluated terrain conditions to determine optimal logging practices for each project site, minimizing environmental impact.
- Handled hazardous materials safely while applying pesticides to control pests that threaten forest ecosystems.
- Oversaw tree planting initiatives and guided volunteers to ensure optimal establishment of new saplings.
- Facilitated communication between team members during complex logging operations, ensuring accuracy in measurements and safe working conditions for all involved parties.
- Maintained accurate records of forestry activities, including tree measurement data and harvest information.
- Marked timber boundaries using GPS technology to ensure proper land management practices were followed.
- Oversaw and enforced regulations controlling use of herbicides and insecticides used in pest, weed, and disease control.