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Diversity
Lady Bower Reservoir view on a frosty morning
No day is ever the same when you work in forestry and it’s a career that certainly keeps you on your toes. From new woodland creation planting to being involved in harvesting operations, you see it all. The diversity of tree species that we plant can range from common oak to Scots pine and challenges always arise when you are working with nature, be it drought or pests and diseases. Overcoming these challenges is what makes you become a well-rounded forest manager.
Harvested timber following an SPHN to remove infected larch trees
Learning
This job is very people oriented, meeting people from different backgrounds with their knowledge and experience is a fantastic way of learning and developing in this sector and I have learnt a huge amount in such a short space of time from the people I work with.
Ecology
A diverse landscape at a managed reservoir
The diversity of the job and the opportunities that arise keeps it interesting for me. I have been able to get involved in all aspects of forestry including ecology, which is often overlooked or not a word necessarily associated with forestry. The growing Tilhill ecology team are helping to improve this by making knowledge and guidance more accessible to managers, which is vital for improving and protecting the land we manage. Forest management is not simply about trees, it is the land as a whole and it is often the small details, from finding some funky looking fungi in the autumn to the diversity of species found in a grassland in spring. We must work with the landscape to get the best results.
Grassland butterfly species spotted on site
Open glade to provide sunlight to the woodland floor, encouraging more diversity of the woodland structure.
Forestry: Day to day
Day to day jobs for forest managers will vary from region to region. Down in the midlands where I am based, I am often applying for planting and health grants for our clients which help with the costs of creating new woodlands and felling diseased trees in their woodlands. I am always continuing relationships with our contractors, ensuring the standard of work is of a high quality and checking on health and safety of the work environment. When I am not in the office, I am out and about on site be it checking on new plantations, meeting new clients or discussing upcoming forest works with our contractors. No day is the same!
New woodland creation planting on a frosty site during planting season
Graduate Programme
Tilhill is seeking graduates with drive, passion and enthusiasm who are interested in a career within the forest sector with the industry’s leading company.
Our graduate programme is unique in the opportunities we can offer to help you develop your future.
We are seeking graduates who are motivated by the following statements:
You have the drive, enthusiasm, and passion that we are looking for.
You are excited at the prospect of the opportunity to experience different aspects of our multi-faceted operations.
You consider you will thrive under the mentorship and guidance of one of our experienced managers as you progress through a structured two to three year, hands-on learning programme.