Ian Kirby, Woodlot Forester
My Job
Use technology
Using a Global Positioning System (GPS) is now an integral part of forest management. GPS is important legally because I know exactly where I am when I'm laying out boundaries. This way, a landowner can be clear about their property and which trees are theirs.
I also use basic forest mensuration (measuring) equipment. This requires some technical skill to use, but if you can run a calculator, you can run forest mensuration equipment.
My cell phone, laptop and PDA help me set up an office anywhere there is a surface.