There are opportunities to establish a contract business on graduation for those with practical skills, and consultancy for those with experience and specialist knowledge. Training Structured technical and management training exists in the Forestry Commission and some large companies. Study for the Institute of Chartered Foresters qualification is becoming more of a necessity. Career development Promotion is on merit to district operational management, and is likely after gaining broad experience across a range of work activities. This can depend on size and structure of organisation.
Mobility is important.
The salary data was collected in Feb 99 Salary depends on responsibilities, experience and merit. Lowest pay on estates. All weather outdoor work, based in rural, sometimes remote areas. There is increasing contact with people due to liaison work with the public and supervisory work. Periodic professional body meetings.