7 tips to help you change to a career in forestry
Have you been thinking about a career change? Are you considering a career in forestry? If so, check our our our top tips to make that jump.
Careers
It's a great time to be in forestry
As part of our new Forestry Careers campaign, David Bole, Head of Sector Capacity and the Green Economy at the Forestry Commission, shares the excellent and varied opportunities the forestry sector offers.
Careers in Forestry: Mark's story
This National Careers Week, Mark West from the Green Task Force looks back at his career so far, and how he made the change from 12 years in uniformed service to working in forestry and conservation.
Ask an Apprentice 2024: Your Professional Forester Apprenticeship questions answered
During National Apprenticeship Week 2024, our panel of experts led a live Twitter/X chat to answer your questions about the Professional Forester Apprenticeship...
Professional Forester Apprenticeship: a pathway into your new career in forestry
Applications to the 2024 Professional Forester Apprenticeship are now open. Marcus Ling has just started the apprenticeship programme and is working within the Forestry Commission’s South East and London Area Team. He tells us about his experience so far.
Forestry Apprenticeship: becoming a 'tree family'
Gareth is one of 15 people who joined us in September 2022 as a Development Woodland Officer studying the Forestry Apprenticeship. Here he reflects on his first nine months with the Forestry Commission.
From lumberjack to lumberjill: Why forestry isn't just for men.
Kate Hawley Area Operations Manager for Yorkshire and the North East reflects on her experience of being a women in forestry and the significance of the new exhibition that has opened in Grizedale.
Women in forestry mean business
Jemima Cooper, Head of Policy & Partnerships at the Institute of Chartered Foresters, talks to us about the women in the tree sector, working tirelessly to plan, grow, plant, establish, manage, harvest, process, and research the timber our society needs.
Forestry Apprenticeship: Your questions answered
During National Apprenticeship Week (6 to 12 February), we held a live #AskAnApprentice Twitter Q&A to give you the opportunity to ask our panel of experts about our Forestry Apprenticeship.
Apply now for the Forestry Apprenticeship 2023
Applications have opened for joining our Forestry Apprenticeship this September. Programme Manager Gareth offers advice for anyone considering applying and looks at how the current apprentices are getting on.
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We also hold face-to-face and online training events on specific grant schemes and areas of forestry.
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