A diverse & dynamic sector
Explore case studies and get a taste for forestry and wood
Explore case studies and get a taste for forestry and wood
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 the Forestry Careers website and the National Careers Service website for more info, or view the full list of ICF accredited forestry and aboricultural degree courses.
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..."
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."
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."
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.
View a list of all Higher Education Forestry Qualifications in the UK for 2016/17, produced by the Royal Forestry Society.