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How many Wood Ranger jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 2 Wood Ranger jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Wood Ranger do?

Forest workers carry out a variety of jobs to care for and manage trees, woodland areas and forests. Their activities include include planting, trimming, thinning and felling trees and protecting them from pests, diseases and damage.

Tasks required include:

• Prepares ground for planting by clearing vegetation and other debris.
• Drains and ploughs land and erects and maintains fences as necessary.
• Collects seeds, plants and prunes trees and selects and marks trees for felling.
• Fells trees using axe or power saw and saws wood into required lengths.
• Cuts coppice, removes tops of standing trees and lops branches as necessary.
• Assists in the control of harmful diseases, pests or forms of wildlife.
• Builds and maintains forest roads.
• Maintains watch for fires and operates firefighting equipment.
• Operates machinery used in the cultivation and management of trees.
• Monitors and patrols forests and parks to maintain grounds and prevent unauthorised entry.

What are the entry requirements for a Wood Ranger?

There are no minimum academic entry requirements. Training is typically received on-the-job, supplemented by short courses covering specialised skills. Vocational qualifications in Forestry and Arboriculture are available at Levels 2 and 3, together with BTEC diplomas and apprenticeships in some areas.