£20,280
Average salary at age 20
£27,560
Average Salary
57
Average hours per week
Description
Forestry workers perform a variety of tasks related to the planting, cultivation and protection of trees.Main Tasks
- Prepares ground for planting by clearing vegetation and other debris;
- Drains and ploughs land and erects and maintains fences as necessary;
- Collects seeds, plants and prunes trees and selects and marks trees for felling;
- Fells trees using axe or power saw and saws wood into required lengths;
- Cuts coppice, removes tops of standing trees and lops branches as necessary;
- Assists in the control of harmful diseases, pests or forms of wildlife;
- Builds and maintains forest roads;
- Maintains watch for fires and operates fire fighting equipment.
Qualifications
There are no minimum academic entry requirements. Training is typically received on-the-job, supplemented by short courses covering specialised skills. NVQs/SVQs in Forestry are available at Levels 1 and 2, together with BTEC diplomas and apprenticeships in some areas.UK Prospects
6700
Workforce Size
0.86%
Predicted decline 2024 - 2027
918
Predicted Replacement 2024 - 2027
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