What are the roles and responsibilities for Forest Officer?

• The primary responsibility of the IFS is to implement the National Forest Policy. 
• Foresters manage forest resources and are responsible for its preservation and utilization. They have a broad-based knowledge of tree biology, ecology, wood science and manufacturing processes.
• Outline the map of forested areas using several instruments and remote sensing devices.
• They document forest resources such as timber, ground for cattle grazing, a shelter for wild animals, food and water for animals.
• Maintain all forest-related technical data.
• Identify areas which require particular attention for either fresh planting, felling, thinning of dense forests or pruning and pest control.
• Plan wildlife reserves.
• They plan roads which leads to new spots, recreation points and lakes in a wildlife reserve.
• Supervise crews assigned to these projects and maintain records of their progress.
• Preserve and protect forests from campers and poachers.
• Prevent illegal felling of trees for timber.
• Work in laboratories and industries which process products out of wood.
• Work in sawmills, plywood and hardboard industries, paper and pulp mills, furniture factories and industries which carry out wood preserving processes.