This is a broad job sector including everything from farming and fishing through to gardening and botany. You could also be a conservationist or a park ranger. A lot of these jobs are very hands on and require working outside while others are laboratory based.
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Requiring Level 3 qualifications
Agricultural inspectorAgricultural inspectors are responsible for the standards and regulations in farming.
Countryside rangerCountryside rangers look after areas of the countryside, like woods and National Parks.
Entry with level 2 qualifications
Animal technicianAnimal technicians are responsible for the day-to-day needs of laboratory animals.
RSPCA inspectorRSPCA inspectors investigate and help prevent cruelty to animals.
Requiring a degree/Level 4-6 qualification
Arboricultural officerArboricultural officers maintain and manage trees for local councils or arboricultural contractors.
BotanistBotanists study all forms of plant life and have many different job roles in lots of areas.
Landscape architectLandscape architects plan, design, create and manage the landscapes we live and work in.
Arboricultural officer
Arboricultural officers manage and maintain trees for local councils and arboricultural contractors.
Beekeeper
Beekeepers manage colonies of honey bees.
Dog groomer
Dog groomers keep dogs’ fur coats in good condition.
Ecologist
Ecologists look at relationships in the natural world.
Environmental consultant
Advise on sustainability, waste management, recycling, flood risk and the effects of climate change.
Environmental consultant
Environmental consultants advise on sustainability
Farm manager
Farm managers deal with the day-to-day running of a farm.
Farm worker
Farm workers do practical and manual work on a farm with animals, crops, or both.
Farrier
Farriers prepare and treat horses' feet, so they can make and fit horseshoes.
Fish farmer
Fish farmers work as part of a small team, breeding, rearing and harvesting fish and shellfish.
Florist
Florists design and create flower and plant arrangements, bouquets, and wreaths.
Forestry worker
Forestry workers manage trees, plants and the environment in forests and woodland.
Gamekeeper
Gamekeepers make sure there's enough game and birds for clients to shoot on land managed for this.
Gardener
Gardeners design, manage, plant, and tend gardens.
Groundsperson
A groundsperson look after sports grounds.
Horse riding instructor
Horse riding instructors teach people to ride horses and improve their riding technique.
Land and property valuer and auctioneer
Valuers and auctioneers give professional advice to those who buy,sell and rent land and property.
Veterinary nurse
Veterinary nurses help look after sick animals.
Veterinary surgeon
Veterinary surgeons look after sick and injured animals.
Zookeeper
Zookeepers look after animals in zoos, safari parks, aquariums and sometimes in the wild.