Damian Stanton
Hobart
Summary
Experienced Forestry Laborer skilled in chainsaw operation, reforestation planning, and fire prevention practices. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance ecosystem health through effective problem-solving.
Dedicated forestry expert with strong skills in tree felling and fire prevention. Known for effective team leadership and commitment to safety protocols. Ready to leverage experience in ecosystem management to drive impactful projects.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Forestry Laborer
Technical Forest Services
02.2022 - 01.2026
- Operated hand tools and equipment for tree planting and maintenance tasks.
- Assisted in clearing debris and maintaining forested areas to promote healthy growth.
- Learned safety protocols to ensure compliance during forestry operations and handling of equipment.
- Participated in team efforts for reforestation projects, contributing to environmental sustainability initiatives.
- Contributed to wildfire prevention efforts through strategic brush clearing and controlled burn management.
- Forest Fire Fighting, CFA, CFS brigade Member.
- Tree Felling and daily Chainsaw / Pole saw operations.
- MR & HR fire truck / Bulk water carrier operation's.
- Inventory and data collection.
- Crew leader and supervisor role.
Forestry Laborer
South West Forestry
03.2012 - 01.2022
- Maintained equipment cleanliness and readiness for daily operations to enhance efficiency.
- Supported experienced workers by observing techniques for effective tree care practices.
- Followed instructions carefully to execute assigned tasks accurately within a team environment.
- Supervisor of crew for daily tasks to meet deadlines on time and within budget.
- Tree Felling and Daily chainsaw / Poles saw operations.
- Tree Marking for log extraction to maximise company profit.
- Crew Leader in Forest fire Fighting.
- Firebreak maintenance & track clearing.
- Chemical application & creating spraying plans.
- Planting.
- Pruning.
- GPS noxious weeds in native vegetation.
Education
No Degree - Cert 3 in Agriculture
Bridgewater High School Farm
Hobart, TAS06-2011
Skills
- Chainsaw operation
- Reforestation planning
- Ecosystem monitoring
- Tree planting
- Heavy equipment operation
- Forest inventory
- GPS navigation
- Prescribed burning
- Machinery maintenance
- Invasive species management
- Brush clearing
- Fire prevention practices
- Tree felling techniques
- Hazardous tree identification
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Forestry Laborer
Technical Forest Services
02.2022 - 01.2026
Forestry Laborer
South West Forestry
03.2012 - 01.2022
No Degree - Cert 3 in Agriculture
Bridgewater High School Farm