Graduate Forester - Woodland Creation

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

Duchy of Cornwall

Graduate Forester – Woodland Creation

Lostwithiel, Cornwall

£29,000 + benefits

Closing date: 19th January 2026

Company Overview

The Duchy of Cornwall is a dynamic future-focused landed estate dedicated to creating positive impact for people, places and the planet. We are passionate about building healthy, environmentally sustainable communities and supporting a thriving planet to build a better future together.

Job Summary

We’re looking for a motivated and independent individual with a genuine passion for sustainable forest management to support our woodland creation work. Your responsibilities will include identifying suitable sites, developing plans, coordinating planting, maintenance, and grant applications. You will work closely with colleagues across the Duchy, liaise with farmers, contractors and external partners, and help ensure projects meet UKFS and UKWAS standards.

You will also support budget forecasting, contribute to the Woodland Carbon Code administration, and represent the organisation at industry events such as the Royal Cornwall Show and ICF CPD sessions.

Key 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

Qualifications

Applicants should hold a forestry-related degree (or equivalent). If you are close to completing your studies, we encourage you to apply – appointments can be made subject to successful completion (second-class honours minimum). We look for a professional, driven individual capable of building strong working relationships and a solid understanding of the UK Forestry Standard.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply, visit our careers page: https://duchyofcornwall.org/careers/.

We conduct first interviews on Teams and second interviews in person.

Commitment to Equality and Wellbeing

The Duchy of Cornwall is proud to promote a culture of wellbeing and equity. Through our recruitment process we aim to recruit the very best employees from varied cultural and social backgrounds, with a variety of skills & experiences.