Forestry and related workers Salary
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About this role
Forestry workers carry out practical forestry tasks including tree planting, felling, processing timber, managing woodland and maintaining forest infrastructure. They use chainsaws and specialist forestry equipment in outdoor environments.
Key responsibilities
- Planting and maintaining trees and woodland
- Felling and processing timber using chainsaws
- Operating forestry machinery and extraction equipment
- Maintaining forest roads, paths and infrastructure
- Following safety procedures for chainsaw and forestry work
Qualifications and entry routes
NPTC (now City & Guilds NPTC) chainsaw certificates are essential. Forestry machine operator certificates for harvesters and forwarders. First aid training mandatory for chainsaw work.
Career outlook
Woodland creation targets (30,000 hectares/year by 2025) are driving increased demand. Mechanised harvesting skills offer career progression.
Key skills
Common industries
- Forestry Commission
- Private forestry
- Woodland management
- Timber harvesting contractors
- Conservation organisations
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Data Years
11 years
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