Landscape Scientist Job Descriptions

Landscape scientists apply their scientific expertise to practical landscaping problems.
As a landscape architect you would usually specialise in an area such as botany, geology, soil science, ecology or conservation. Your work would depend on your area of expertise, but could include:
· carrying out ecological and habitat surveys
· studying one particular species of wildlife or plant life
· advising on planting and maintenance of a site
· creating new habitats and environments
· drawing up wildlife management plans
· analysing soil

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· setting up and evaluating conservation schemes
· advising on reclamation techniques and pollution management
· Evaluating the environmental effects of planning applications and providing evidence at public enquiries.

Key Skills
· concern for the environment and an understanding of conservation issues
· technical and scientific understanding
· good organisational skills
· be able to lead and manage others
· good communication and negotiating skills
· be capable of working alone and in a team
· IT skills.