Trees and Timber
What is the trees and timber industry?
The trees and timber industry is a vast and varied industry, which could see you working in areas such as forestry, timber processing and arboriculture. Forestry is the science and practice of managing forests and woodlands. Timber processing includes the marking, measurement, despatch, sawing, preparing and transportation of timber. Arboriculture is all about the planting, care and maintenance of trees and woodlands.
Forests and woodlands are an important resource for recreation, tourism and sport. The forestry sector contributes to reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by producing energy crops and wood fuel, which can help to offset emissions from burning fossil fuels.
Did you know…?
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There are over 6,200 trees and timber businesses in the UK
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These businesses employ around 31,300 people… would you like to be one of them?
What opportunities are there for me?
There are many different aspects to the industry, offering various career opportunities such as Forest Officer (the forest manager), Civil Engineer, Landscape Architect, Rangers, and administrative staff. A lot of work is also contracted out to specialists.
Go on to discover what skills you need to work with trees and timber