How to become a Forestry Worker

Forestry Worker

Forestry workers plant, manage and harvest trees and care for the environment in forests and woodland.

What do Forestry Worker do?

Forestry workers plant, manage and harvest trees and care for the environment in forests and woodland. Forest Workers carry out a range of practical tasks to plant, maintain and harvest wood from forested areas. They prepare new areas for planting trees by removing shrubs, draining the ground, and putting up fences around the site. After this, they plant and care for young trees, by spraying pesticides, clearing weeds, and pruning to encourage healthy growth. Trees are then felled when they are ready.

Forestry Worker Projected Earnings

£19,000 - £30,000

Skills & Atributes Needed

  • Physical Fitness
  • Ability to use your own intiative
  • Attention to Detail
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Mathematical Skills
  • Ability to work well with your hands
  • Excellent verbal communication skills

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