Forestry Supervisor
Salary
Supervisor: £21,000 - £32,000
Main Employers
- Forestry Commission
- Forest management companies
- Private estates and national parks
- Land agency firms
- Utility companies
- Local authorities
- NGOs
Job Profile
Forestry supervisors carry out a range of practical jobs, organising and supervising others and implementing instructions from their manager. Their work is undertaken in both rural and urban settings and includes all aspects of felling, preserving, and protecting trees.
Roles and Responsibilities
Jobs will vary according to each employer; however you could expect to be involved in:
- Selecting plants and designing landscaping schemes
- Tree planting and maintenance
- Timber marking
- Undertaking tree inspection and surveys
- Reviewing and responding to planning applications
In urban areas, the work involves improving the relationship between the environment and urban development through activities such as:
- Reclaiming abandoned industrial sites
- Pruning tree growth away from electrical cables
- Developing practical solutions to environmental issues
- Advising on trees for development sites
Qualifications
Employment at this level requires technical training and vocational qualifications, including certificates and diplomas in Forestry. Pre-entry experience is essential and project work (landscaping and urban reclamation), tree maintenance or planting work are all useful.
Career Development
The general structure for progression is forest worker, forest supervisor, then forest manager (the top end of the scale can be reached after approximately ten years). Within this structure, there are a range of opportunities for individuals with the right combination of qualifications and experience.
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