Working in woodlands

One of the key reasons our members buy or manage woodlands is to spend time working in the woods. Nothing beats a day spent amongst the trees, chopping, clearing or planting; chatting around a fire with a cup of tea. Some people are fortunate enough to spend every day doing just that, earning their living from forestry, woodland management, firewooding or green woodworking and coppicing.

Constructing a career working in the woods isn't necessarily simple. There aren't a huge number of opportunities, and a dwindling number of courses teaching forestry. However there is a demand for people to work in the coppicing industry, harvesting the raw materials and converting it into value-added products. You can also look for work with the Forestry Commission, or through social forestry projects that combine an interest in woodlands and trees with a sympathy for disadvantaged people in society.

Further information

Social forestry

Links

Bill Hogarth Memorial Apprenticeship Trust
GWC OCN courses
APF
Forestry Commission jobs
Jobs with SWA