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What are my options?

Along with the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF), we've prepared a short film about the diversity of roles that a career in forestry can offer you today.

See Forestry Careers on the Lantra website for more info, or view the Royal Forestry Society's (RFS) list of undergraduate and masters level degree courses across the UK.

Case Study 1: Sasha Laing

Sasha Laing, Policy & Development Officer at Forestry Commission Scotland:

"If I could offer advice to anyone looking at a career in Forestry I would say that any and all experience has value and should never be under estimated. I was an engineer for nearly 12 years before I became a forester..."

Case study 2: Peter Topham

Peter Topham is a Forestry Manager at Savills:

"I find the work and people involved interesting and enjoyable. Every day is different, every job is different and getting paid to walk around the countryside is living the dream as far as I can see."

Case study 3: Kerstin Leslie

Kerstin Leslie is a forest manager at Tilhill Forestry.

"Finishing my first woodland creation project gave me a big sense of achievement. It’s great to be able to drive along the road and see something in the landscape which you have helped make possible."

Looking for a job in forestry?

The forestry and timber profession is exciting and dynamic. There are many different avenues from which to plot your career.

Read Ted Wilson's Top 10 Tips for starting a career in forestry, forest conservation and arboriculture.

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Forestry is a fantastic industry for people who have served in the military.

You have a range of transferable skills: communication, ability to deal with people, logistics, a get the job done attitude... and that’s before looking at specialisms like engineering, management or operation of all types of equipment.

Don’t just take our word for it: speak to a veteran currently working in forestry. We have a long list of contacts that cover the whole supply chain and can arrange 1:1 conversations to address any queries you may have. Contact richard.hunter@confor.org.uk if interested.

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