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 (weeding, beating up, protection from browsing) Perform general woodland maintenance, including ride and boundary clearance, ...