View by category
Level 2 Arborist Standard (CUMBRIA). The arboricultural industry manages trees for their benefits and values in diverse urban and rural locations from city parks and urban woodlands, to country estates and private gardens. The industry manages trees adjacent to highways, railways, watercourses and power lines. An arborist may progress to undertake inspections and surveys of individual and woodland trees, advising landowners on how to care for their trees, or teaching others about the benefits of carefully managing trees. The work of an arborist involves diverse activities such as chainsaw work, aerial tree work, pruning, dismantling and using appropriate machinery such as brushwood chippers. Arborists can work for local authorities, private companies and many are also self employed.
Tree work can be physically demanding and involves working outdoors in all weathers. An arborist will undertake aerial tree work but may also be ground-based. They do a range of tree work jobs with indirect supervision. They are capable of supporting the tree work team across a range of basic technical skills.
Apprenticeship
Are you passionate about woodworking and eager to kickstart your career in the field of wood machining? We are a well-established and reputable woodworking company committed to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and innovative solutions to our clients. Training and Development: You will receive…
Job Vacancy
As a Timber Production Worker, you will be an integral part of our production team, contributing to the creation of top-notch timber products. Your role will involve working with various woodworking tools and machinery to transform raw timber into finished goods. If you have a passion for working…
Job Vacancy
The University of Cumbria is one of the largest providers of degree apprenticeships in the country and our programmes are delivered to apprentices across the whole of England. With experience of assessment, you will conduct assessments in line with the requirements set in the appropriate…
Volunteering
Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. Coppicing is a manual method of tree maintenance to encourage new growth from old trees. A great way of managing our woodlands and ensuring they last for generations to come.
Volunteering
Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. The following years after young trees have been planted they need maintenance to ensure they get the best possible chance! This includes removing competition, checking on tree guards and laying hedges.
Volunteering
Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. Throughout the winter months we plant trees and hedges along riverbanks and across the catchment. This helps to increase biodiversity, create a haven for wildlife and provide great habitat as well as protects riverbanks, helps to slow the flow and reduce…
Volunteering
Want to get involved with our project and help with practical ecological restoration? 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…
Apprenticeship
Level 3 Forest Craftperson. This Royal qualification is a green apprenticeship which has been hand-picked by industry experts to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. The broad purpose of the apprenticeship is to carry out the practical operations required to create, maintain…
Apprenticeship
Level 6 Professional Arboriculturist (Coming Soon) - Register your interest for September, 2025. Location: Workplace delivery supported with Online Lectures and Tutorial Support
Apprenticeship
Level 4 Arboriculturist Apprenticeship Standard. This occupation is found in arboricultural, utility, facilities management and grounds maintenance organisations. These include local authorities, arboricultural consultancies, estates, commercial organisations and charities. The broad purpose of the…
Apprenticeship
Landscape Supervisor Level 3 Apprenticeship. A Landscape Supervisor can be employed to oversee work in public parks and gardens, green spaces and historic gardens, private gardens and estates or in production nurseries and retail outlets. Many businesses will be specialised in their activities,…
Volunteering
Get stuck in to practical task on a hands-on conservation day. There's plenty of wildflower planting to do, scrub and bramble removal, bracken bashing, and invasive plant removal, as well as path, bridge and boundary repairs. Lace up your boots and come and join us!
Ullswater Talk
Learning About Landscapes: Side Pike and Lingmoor Fell
Building Sustainable Sheep Systems
