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Duties and Tasks
Natural resource managers may perform the following tasks: - assess techniques for flora and fauna conservation
- monitor components of the environment (e.g. soil, water and air)
- develop practical solutions in environmental management and rehabilitation
- develop techniques to make sure there is ecologically sustainable development and use of vital land and water resources
- undertake plant and animal pest management
- organise geological, plant and animal surveys
- undertake laboratory work
- develop resource management policy
- work with government and environmental groups
- run community education programs.
Specialisations
Natural resource managers specialising in water and soil resources may apply their skills to several areas. These include irrigation, drainage, water supply, water catchment management, pollution control and rehabilitation after mining activities. Natural resource managers specialising in land and biological resources work in agencies where they can apply ecological and planning principles to the management of renewable resources such as forests and crops.
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