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forester
A person whose job is to be responsible for the care, protection, and sustainable management of a forest or forest district. Their tasks include reforestation, hunting, and timber harvesting.
Der Förster kontrolliert regelmäßig den Zustand der Bäume in seinem Revier.
The forester regularly checks the condition of the trees in his district.
The word 'Förster' (forester) derives directly from 'der Forst' (managed forest), an old word for a large, managed forest. So the forester is the person responsible for the forest.
Der gesamte Forst wird von nur zwei Förstern betreut.
The entire forest is managed by only two foresters.
Typical activities of a forester are often described with verbs such as 'den Wald pflegen' (to care for the forest), 'den Baumbestand kontrollieren' (to inspect the tree population), 'die Jagd regulieren' (to regulate hunting), or 'kranke Bäume fällen' (to fell diseased trees).
Der Förster muss den Befall durch den Borkenkäfer kontrollieren.
The forester has to monitor the bark beetle infestation.
In German culture, the forester is a traditional figure often associated with a close connection to nature, responsibility, and the sustainable care of the forest.
In vielen Kinderbüchern ist der Förster ein Freund der Tiere des Waldes.
In many children's books, the forester is a friend of the animals of the forest.
ranger
Both people can look after and protect a forest or natural area. A Förster is also responsible for caring for and managing a forest or forest district, whereas a Ranger generally manages and protects a natural area. Use Förster when responsibility for forestry is involved and Ranger when referring to the care of a protected area.
Der Förster plant die Pflege des Waldes und entscheidet, welche Bäume gefällt werden.
The forester plans how the forest will be maintained and decides which trees will be felled.
Der Ranger betreut den Nationalpark und schützt die Tiere und Pflanzen.
The ranger looks after the national park and protects the animals and plants.
