Early-Career Forester: Woodland Creation & Carbon Code

Cityautopark; Lostwithiel; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic estate focused on sustainability in Cornwall is seeking a motivated Graduate Forester to support woodland creation efforts. This role involves site identification, plan development, and coordinating grant applications. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related field and a passion for sustainable forest management. Responsibilities also include ensuring compliance with UK forestry standards and representing the organization at industry events. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to positive environmental impact.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold a forestry-related degree or equivalent.
• Professional, driven individual capable of strong relationship building.
• Solid understanding of the UK Forestry Standard.

Responsibilities

• Identify suitable sites and develop woodland creation plans.
• Coordinate planting, maintenance and grant application processes.
• Ensure projects meet UKFS and UKWAS standards.
• Support budget forecasting for woodland projects.
• Contribute to Woodland Carbon Code administration.
• Represent the Duchy at industry events and CPD sessions.

Skills

Sustainable forest management

Relationship building

Project coordination

Education

Forestry-related degree or equivalent

Job description

A dynamic estate focused on sustainability in Cornwall is seeking a motivated Graduate Forester to support woodland creation efforts. This role involves site identification, plan development, and coordinating grant applications. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related field and a passion for sustainable forest management. Responsibilities also include ensuring compliance with UK forestry standards and representing the organization at industry events. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to positive environmental impact.