Level 3 Forest Craftperson. The broad purpose of the apprenticeship is to carry out the practical operations required to create, maintain and harvest forests and woodlands. Most employers will specialise in either establishment and maintenance, or harvesting. Employees in both sub-sectors would be expected to be aware of the full range of forestry operations, and to understand the commercial, environmental and social impacts of forestry.
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Volunteering
Come and join us in the Miterdale Valley for a day of practical conservation activities in the great outdoors. Volunteer days are open to all, and are a wonderful way to learn about the Lake District, nature, and conservation. All tools and teaching is provided. Activities include removing…
Job Vacancy
Open Awards are excited to be expanding the range of apprenticeship standards for which they offer end-point assessment and are actively recruiting Lead End-point Assessors and End-point Assessors. One of these new apprenticeship standards is Level 4 Forestry Works Manager (ST1427) and they are…
Volunteering
Join Raise’s new Neuroaffirming Volunteer Programme, launching January 2026. This inclusive woodland volunteering initiative is designed for neurodivergent people – and anyone who values accessible, welcoming outdoor spaces. Volunteers will help create and care for community woodlands across…
Volunteering
Volunteer days are open to all and are a great opportunity to socialise and to learn about forest restoration, as well as contribute to creating more native woodland in Cumbria. Tasks include removing non-native trees, planting native trees, collecting and propagating seeds, and the protection and…
Lancaster University Open Days and Campus Tours
Barrow Skills Fair 28 April 2026
Cumbria Nature Festival 8-10 May 2026
