Natural Area Manager
Caretaker of the environment
Fields of activity | Natural Area Manager
As a natural area manager, you’ll be responsible for the conservation and development of natural habitats, for example, in national parks or nature reserves. You’ll work to protect ecosystems as well as the plants and animals found there by focusing on biodiversity, addressing environmental threats, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
Your responsibilities as a natural area manager will involve developing strategies to preserve or restore landscapes and habitats in cooperation with public authorities, nature conservation organizations, and other stakeholders. You may also engage in communicating nature conservation topics, for example, by giving lectures or conducting projects in schools.
Personal requirements | Natural Area Manager
- Enjoy working outdoors
- Interest in nature and environmental protection
- Problem-solving skills and a sense of responsibility
- Assertiveness
- Social and communication skills
Path to the profession | Natural Area Manager
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Take the testPotential jobs | Natural Area Manager
As a natural area manager, you’ll divide your time between working outdoors and spending time in offices, seminar rooms, and meeting spaces. Career opportunities can be found in national parks, nature reserves, forestry operations, conservation organizations, and environmental agencies. You can also pursue a research career at universities or research institutions, focusing on topics such as ecosystems and biodiversity.