Forestry workers

£27,636

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

57 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

4.2%

Pay growth from 2017 to 2018

Average change in weekly pay rate | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

3.44%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Forestry workers

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 9112

Forestry workers perform a variety of tasks related to the planting, cultivation and protection of trees.

Common tasks include:

prepares ground for planting by clearing vegetation and other debris;
drains and ploughs land and erects and maintains fences as necessary;
collects seeds, plants and prunes trees and selects and marks trees for felling;
fells trees using axe or power saw and saws wood into required lengths;
cuts coppice, removes tops of standing trees and lops branches as necessary;
assists in the control of harmful diseases, pests or forms of wildlife;
builds and maintains forest roads;
maintains watch for fires and operates fire fighting equipment.

Qualifications

There are no minimum academic entry requirements. Training is typically received on-the-job, supplemented by short courses covering specialised skills. NVQs/SVQs in Forestry are available at Levels 1 and 2, together with BTEC diplomas and apprenticeships in some areas.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

Employment status: Forestry workers

Regional employment: Forestry workers

Future employment: Forestry workers

Top 12 industries: Forestry workers

Alternative & related job titles: Forestry workers

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Equality focus: Forestry workers

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