Sub-sectors: Arboriculture, Forestry / Silviculture, Agroforestry
Occupations: Forestry contractor, harvesting forester, lumberjack, arboricultural consultant, tree surgeon, forest officer, forest ranger, woodland officer, woodland manager, arborist, forest manager, silviculturist, forest farmer
The arboricultural industry manages trees for their benefits and values in diverse urban and rural locations, from city parks and urban woodlands, to country estates and private gardens. The work of an arborist involves diverse activities such as chainsaw work, …
Forestry is the art, science and practice of woodland establishment, maintenance and management, and timber harvesting. A Forest Operative will carry out the practical operations required to create, maintain and harvest forests and woodlands. Some will carry out operations across …
If you’re looking to gain a thorough understanding of all the practical and academic skills, as well as an understanding of woodlands and countryside, this is the course of you. You’ll learn all of the necessary skills to help make …
If you’re looking at which direction to take when you leave school and you’re interested in forestry and arboriculture, this is definitely the course for you. A brilliant introduction to this very interesting industry, you’ll get to enjoy a real …
If you’re either at college or working in the forestry industry, choosing to study Level 3 at Plumpton is an excellent choice for the next stage of your career. Building on all of the skills and knowledge that you already …
Now is a good time to begin a career in forestry and arboriculture as nations wake up to the fact that we need to both protect and enhance our green spaces. Trees play an important part not only in our …
This course provides a sound base to progress into a relevant level 3 qualification or employment within the forestry and arboriculture industry. There are 6 units completed over 1 year which include: ? Undertake Work Related Experience within the Land-based …
Whether it’s specialist training to develop your professional skills and enhance your career prospectus, or just as a hobby, East Durham College’s Houghall Campus is sure to have a short course to suit. Our courses range from the practical hobby-based, …
The qualification is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to gain employment within the Arboricultural, Forestry, Woodland management and Environment sector. Skills are developed in classroom session, practical participation, site visits and real-life work scenarios. The course is …
At East Durham College, we have recently expanded our wide apprenticeship offer to include arboriculture, also more commonly known as tree surgery. We work closely with tree surgery companies in our region to provide arboriculture apprenticeship opportunities – so if …
Forestry & Arboriculture