Forestry (Top-up)
University of Cumbria
BSc (Hons) · 1 Year · Full-time · Ambleside · 15/09/2025
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New workers start around £11,017. Normal pay is £23,455 per year.
Highly experienced workers can earn up to £35,078.
In the past year there were 7,576 vacancies for this type of job
Projected job growth over the next 8 years
People work towards these careers by taking these courses at college and uni.
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.
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Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.