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Forest Planner – Central England
Salary: £33,854 per annum.
Hours: 37 hours per week.
Contract type: Fixed Term until 31 August 2028 (possibility of extension).
Contract closes: 28th June at 23:58.
Location: Central District office, Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, or Cannock Office, Rugeley. Regular travel across Central England is required.
Responsibilities:
- Develop long‑term forest management plans covering 30 years and beyond.
- Balance biodiversity, resilience, timber production, and public access objectives.
- Produce UKFS‑compliant Forest Plans and help maintain UKWAS certification.
- Use GIS and field surveys to inform decisions.
- Consult widely with stakeholders and support operational teams with data, mapping, and specialist advice.
- Work independently on the ground for ~25% of the role.
- Collaborate with district and national planning networks, accessing traini...