Estate Forester

Job Title: Estate Forester

Location: Halifax Estates, Based from Garrowby Sawyard, YO41 1QA

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated Estate Forester to join our small woodland management team of three. This is a hands-on, varied role suited to someone with formal forestry training who is comfortable working outdoors in all weather, both independently and as part of a tight-knit crew. You will play an active part in the day-to-day management of the Estate's 1,400 acres of woodland, covering everything from planting and maintenance to timber extraction and firewood processing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out forwarding operations, extracting timber from felling sites to roadside or processing areas
• Undertake tree planting programmes, including ground preparation, planting, and aftercare (wee...