Expression of Interest – Forestry & Plant Health Field Work
We’re looking for keen, committed people to support our ongoing and upcoming plant health work as part of Forestry Commission Plant Health operations across the UK.
If you’re a student, graduate, or already working in forestry, arboriculture, ecology (or something similar), this is a great chance to get stuck into hands-on fieldwork and build experience.
Where you’ll be based: Work will be carried out across:
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East England
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South East England
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Central England
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South West England
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Wales
You’ll ideally be based within or near one of these regions, with the ability to travel to different sites as required.
What you’ll be doing:
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Surveying for Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) nests
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Setting up, checking, and servicing pheromone traps
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Timber import inspections
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Sweet Chestnut Blight surveying
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Using ArcGIS apps and GPS to record survey information
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Tree marking and measuring
What we’re looking for:
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Interest or background in forestry, ecology, arboriculture or similar
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Comfortable working outdoors
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Tree species identification desirable
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Willingness to travel and work across different regions
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Full UK driving licence required
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Own vehicle desirable
What you’ll get:
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Practical, hands-on experience in plant health and forestry
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Training in tree species identification
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Training in survey methods
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Training in pest and disease identification
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A chance to contribute to protecting the UK’s trees and woodlands
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Great experience for anyone looking to build a career in forestry, arb and ecology
Contract: Seasonal / short-term sub- contract work, with potential for more depending on workload. Majority of workload from June to October.
📧 Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, along with a brief introduction outlining their professional experience, current location, anticipated summer location, and the regions they are prepared to cover.
Please email Ed Morris at your earliest convenience: blazeenviro.jobs@gmail.com
