Forestry Worker
Tasks
- Monitors and patrols forests and parks to maintain grounds and prevent unauthorised entry.
- Operates machinery used in the cultivation and management of trees.
- Maintains watch for fires and operates firefighting equipment.
- Builds and maintains forest roads.
- Assists in the control of harmful diseases, pests or forms of wildlife.
- Cuts coppice, removes tops of standing trees and lops branches as necessary.
- Fells trees using axe or power saw and saws wood into required lengths.
- Collects seeds, plants and prunes trees and selects and marks trees for felling.
- Drains and ploughs land and erects and maintains fences as necessary.
- Prepares ground for planting by clearing vegetation and other debris.
Typical Education Level
Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 15% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£24,056 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for forestry worker is £24,056
219 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 219. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for forestry worker roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £24,056 per year. That is about £2,005 per month or £12.34 per hour. New workers generally start on £10,143, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £32,295
Is it growing or declining?
This career has grown over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 219 people are employed in the region.
