Forestry +
Woodlands

Do you know the difference between forestry and arboriculture?

Forestry is the science and practice of planting, managing and harvesting wood and timber.

Arboriculture is the practice of cultivating and managing trees in urban environments such as, parks, community gardens and private properties.

There can be some overlap but generally foresters manage woodlands and timber on a larger scale and arborists look after trees in green spaces. Both careers offer a diverse and challenging environment with broad opportunities.

Forestry contributes 19.3 billion to the UK economy and employs around 560,000 workers. As such, it makes a significant contribution to the UK’s economy, environment, and culture.

However, what we need from forests and how we design and plant them might well be different in future, and so the sector needs talented, smart and enthusiastic people to design the landscapes of tomorrow. New technologies will also allow us to plan and monitor smartly over a bigger scale than ever before.