Managing trees, plants and the environment in forests and woodland.
Occupational Profile
Forestry is the art, science and practice of woodland establishment, maintenance and management, and timber harvesting. It is a diverse global industry with a wide range of career opportunities including planning and management, conservation, recreation, research and logistics. Sustainable forest management produces a vital natural resource while benefitting society and the environment, and workers across all disciplines of the industry share a passion for working in an industry with so much to contribute to global wellbeing.
A Forest Operative will carry out the practical operations required to create, maintain and harvest forests and woodlands. Some will carry out operations across the range from planting to harvesting whilst others will specialise in a particular part of the process. All will need to be able and willing to do challenging work outdoors and in all weathers, would be expected to be aware of the full range of forestry operations, and to understand the relationship between commercial, environmental and social forestry.
This Standard has two specialisms, candidates will need to choose one of:
- harvesting
- establishment and maintenance
Summary of standard
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/forest-operative/
Full standard
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/media/1226/forest_operative.pdf
