A professional who plans, directs, and coordinates district operations of Christmas tree farm. Responsibilities include:

• Plans activities of district according to executive directives, budget, projected sales volume, and other guidelines.
• Negotiates contracts for lease of private lands for farming, and purchase of wild (uncultivated) trees for harvesting.
• Issues instructions to supervisors pertaining to variety and density of tree planting, cultural practices to apply, harvesting dates and locations, and shipping schedules.
• Contracts for trucks to haul trees from cutting areas to sorting yard.
• Hires workers and coordinates planting and cultivating of seedlings, and pruning, harvesting, grading, and shipping of trees.
• Directs office activities, such as compilation of production reports, preparation of payroll, and maintenance of office records.