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Forestry Journal is read each month by many thousands of readers from all areas of the industry, as such it is the PERFECT place to advertise your requirements to get them seen by the RIGHT people.
A vacancy to fill or looking for work you have more opportunity for sucess with Forestry Journal. Target the right people by using Forestry Journal. Please contact Anne on 01948 662825 anne@forestryjournal.co.uk
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Hartlepool Borough Council Apprenticeship Opportunities REGENERATION & NEIGHBOURHOODS
PARKS & COUNTRYSIDE Tree climber – qualified, hard working with plenty of common sense, who wants to gain more experience. Parks and Countryside Hartlepool is looking for a person who has a head for heights and can get a quality job done safely and competently. Two year apprenticeship starting September 2010. - Hopefully upon completion graduate to leading an additional tree/horticulture works team. Starting salary £12,787- £13,189 pa for first 21 months of the 2 year apprenticeship contract (final 3 months subject to successful completion of course will be at rate of £16,440 pa). (Starting salary circumstances permitting after successful
apprenticeship £19,621-£20,858 (2010 figures).) Parks and Countryside Hartlepool
- Caring for, developing and promoting Green Space in Hartlepool.
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BEDFORD ESTATESFORESTER A great opportunity has arisen for the right person to join our forestry team set in the stunning surroundings of the Bedford Estate. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who personally aims for excellence to be part of maintaining an environment to be proud of for future generations to enjoy. Duties range from tree harvesting works to plans for organising and protecting the woods. Managing the natural resources in the park, the successful candidate will be a hardworking individual who likes to spend much of their time working outside and is confi dent to work independently. Applicants must have a chainsaw certifi cate (minimum CS30,31) and driving licence. Spraying certificates, climbing ticket (CS38/CS39) and previous experience of operating forestry tractors and forwarding trailers would be a distinct advantage. In return you will be offered a competitive salary, pension and superb working environment. Accommodation available. Please forward a copy of your CV and salary expectations to The Personnel Department, Bedford Estates, Bedford Offi ce, Woburn, Milton Keynes, MK17 9PQ or by email to personnel@woburn.co.uk The closing date for applications is 30th September 2010  
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 Invitation to Tender - Direct Production Harvesting Forestry Commission Wales is inviting parties to tender for
direct production harvesting contracts in South Wales totalling
18,500 tonnes. There are a total of 4 contracts available
consisting of 1 thinning and 3 clearfell coupes. These contracts
will involve a working with harvester/forwarder. The closing date for submitting bids will be 1300hrs Wednesday 29th September 2010. All bids should be sealed and delivered to our office in Aberystwyth marked “ITT DP Harvesting South”. If you have any enquiries regarding this tender please contact Claire Evans via telephone or email. Welsh Assembly Government 0300 068 0007
Mae Comisiwn Coedwigaeth Cymru yn gwahodd partïon i dendro am gontractau cynaeafu cynhyrchu uniongyrchol yn Nhe Cymru, sef cyfanswm o 18,500 tunnell fetrig. Mae 4 contract ar gael i gyd, sy’n cynnwys 1 coupe teneuo a 3 coupe llwyrgwympo. Bydd y contractau’n cynnwys dulliau gweithio gyda harvester/forwarder . Bydd modd gweld a lawrlwytho’r holl fanylion, gan gynnwys
y dogfennau tendro, cyfarwyddiadau ar sut i wneud cynnig,
a mapiau, o wefan y Comisiwn Coedwigaeth o’r 1af Medi
2010. Mewn amgylchiadau eithriadol, gellir gofyn am gopïau
papur drwy ddefnyddio’r manylion cysylltu isod. Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer cyflwyno cynigion yw 1300awr Dydd Mercher 29fed Medi 2010. Dylai pob cynnig fod mewn amlen wedi’i selio, a dylid eu hanfon at ein swyddfa yn Aberystwyth, wedi’u marcio “Gwahoddiad i Dendro: Cynaeafu DP De”. Os oes gennych unrhyw ymholiadau mewn perthynas â’r tendr hwn a fyddech cystal â chysylltu â Claire Evans ar y ffôn neu drwy e-bost. Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru 0300 068 0007 |
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Invitation to Tender - Direct Production Harvesting Forestry Commission Wales is inviting parties
to tender for direct production harvesting contracts in North
and Mid Wales totalling 33,594 tonnes. There are a total of
9 contracts available consisting of 4 thinning and 5 clearfell
coupes. These contracts will involve a variety of working
types. www.forestry.gov.uk/tenders 0300 068 0007
Mae Comisiwn Coedwigaeth Cymru yn gwahodd partïon i dendro am gontractau cynaeafu cynhyrchu uniongyrchol yng Ngogledd a Chanolbarth Cymru, sef cyfanswm o 33,594 tunnell fetrig. Mae 9 contract ar gael i gyd, sy’n cynnwys 4 coupe teneuo a 5 coupe llwyrgwympo. Bydd y contractau’n cynnwys amrywiaeth o ddulliau gweithio. Bydd modd gweld a lawrlwytho’r holl fanylion, gan gynnwys y dogfennau tendro, cyfarwyddiadau ar sut i wneud cynnig, a mapiau, o wefan y Comisiwn Coedwigaeth o’r 1af Medi 2010. Mewn amgylchiadau eithriadol, gellir gofyn am gopïau papur drwy ddefnyddio’r manylion cysylltu isod. Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer cyflwyno cynigion yw 1300awr Dydd Mercher 29fed Medi 2010. Dylai pob cynnig fod mewn amlen wedi’i selio, a dylid eu hanfon at ein swyddfa yn Aberystwyth, wedi’u marcio “Gwahoddiad i Dendro: Cynaeafu DP Gogledd”. Os oes gennych unrhyw ymholiadau mewn perthynas â’r tendr hwn a fyddech cystal â chysylltu â Claire Evans ar y ffôn neu drwy e-bost. Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru 0300
068 0007
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Forestry Consultant and Assistant ForesterLockhart Garratt is a specialist Tree, Woodland and Forestry consultancy and to us it means being expert, impartial, honest, client focused, ethical, commercial and reliable. We have vacancies for a trainee and professionally qualified forestry consultant, who will work alongside and under the supervision of our senior forestry land staff in all matters relating to lowland forestry. The roles are based at our Northamptonshire office and requires candidates to possess a good honours degree in forestry or closely related subject. At least 2 years relevant work experience is required for the Forestry Consultancy vacancy. Professional membership or aspirations to become a professional member of the Institute of Chartered Foresters and/or an interest in arboriculture and land management would be an advantage. The closing date for these vacancies is the 30th September 2010. If you are interested please send your CV and covering letter to Justin Mumford at: Lockhart Garratt Ltd, 7-8 Melbourne House, Corbygate Business Park, Weldon, Northamptonshire, NN17 5JG. For further information on Lockhart Garratt and our current vacancies please visit our website. www.lockhart-garratt.co.uk
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 Forestry
and Arboriculture Lecturer£22,571 - £28,496 per annum Full-time (part-time will be considered) A dedicated and creative individual is required to deliver HE and FE Forestry and Arboriculture courses. Highly organised and able to communicate effectively across a broad age range, you will be fl exible in your approach and competent with IT. Ideally, you will possess a degree, or equivalent, in forestry science, arboriculture, ecology or a related area, together with relevant industrial experience. Equally, professional and teaching qualifi cations would be an advantage. Closing date: 17th August 2010. For further details, please contact the HR department on 01273 890454 or email: jenny.baer@plumpton.ac.uk Plumpton College is an Associate College of the University of Brighton. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau. www.plumpton.ac.uk
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Expression of Interest Phytophthora Ramorum Infected Larch Harvesting South Wales Forestry Commission Wales is looking for Expressions of Interest from harvesting contractors to fell approximately 100,000 tonnes of larch stands infected with Phytophthora Ramorum located in South Wales Work will consist of felling by harvester or chainsaw, subsequent extraction and further processing. The felling work must be completed by 31st March 2011. Extraction and processing can continue beyond this deadline. For further details and to register your interest please go to our web site and download the registration form. Please return the form via email or post to the address below. Closing date for this Expression of Interest is Monday 4th October 2010. If you have any questions regarding this expression of Interest please contact Claire Evans.
0300 068 0007 Datganiad o Ddiddordeb Mae Comisiwn Coedwigaeth Cymru yn chwilio am Ddatganiadau o Ddiddordeb gan gontractwyr cynaeafu i gwympo tua 100,000 o dunelli o glystyrau llarwydd sydd wedi’u heintio â Phytophthora Ramorum yn Ne Cymru. Bydd y gwaith yn cynnwys cwympo gyda chynaeafwr neu lif gadwyn, echdynnu dilynol a phrosesu pellach. Mae’n rhaid i’r gwaith cwympo gael ei gwblhau erbyn 31 Mawrth 2011. Gall echdynnu a phrosesu barhau ar ôl y terfyn amser hwn. Am ragor o fanylion ac i gofrestru eich diddordeb ewch i’n gwefan gan lawrlwytho’r ffurflen gais. Dychwelwch y ffurflen drwy e-bost neu’r post at y cyfeiriad isod. Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer y Datganiad o Ddiddordeb hwn yw dydd Llun 4 Hydref 2010. Os oes gennych unrhyw gwestiynau ynghylch y Datganiad o Ddiddordeb hwn cysylltwch â Claire Evans. Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru 0300 068 0007
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 Our
vision is for a UK rich in native woods and trees enjoyed and
valued by everyone. With your drive and leadership we aim to
transform our landscape for the benefit of people and wildlife.Change more than just your future The Trust has a new strategic plan with very ambitious goals. We are seeking outstanding forward-thinking professionals with exceptional communication and relationship development skills to accept the challenge and to make their mark in a growing organisation. Senior Advice & Partnership Manager - Woodland Creation £32,000 - £35,000 per annum plus car Perth, Scotland This exciting post is to ensure delivery of our ambitious woodland creation targets on land outside the Woodland Trust's estate. Interviews: 30th September 2010. Site Manager - North East Wales - FTC until May 2011 Site Manager - South East Wales £22,000 - £30,000 per annum plus car Home based These positions will be responsible for the management of our sites to deliver the maximum benefit for the Trusts aims as outlined in its Strategic Plan. Interviews: 15th & 16th September 2010. Interested? To find out more and how to apply visit: www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/jobs Closing date for applications for both posts: 29th August 2010. A registered Charity, Nos 294344 & SC038885
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WORKING HEAD FORESTER Required on traditional estate in south Dorset Day to day management of the Forestry Department supervising commercial and amenity woodland, together with general estate maintenance. Should have experience in marketing, budgeting and supervision of staff. Applicants must be self motivated, adaptable and prepared to deliver results to the highest standard. Competitive salary, pension and superb working environment. Housing available. Please apply in writing with full Curriculum Vitae to JD Bowerman MRICS, The Estate Office, Charborough Park, Wareham, Dorset BH20 7EN marking your envelope "Confidential - HF".
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TO ROADSIDE SOUTH SCOTLAND OPERATIONS AREA - EXPRESSIONS OF
INTEREST
Forestry Commission Scotland are inviting expressions of
interest in tendering for the following harvesting to roadside
contract. Dumfries & Borders (East) Dumfries & Borders (West) Galloway Forest District The estimated value of the contracts is £3.54 million for all contracts over 4 years (2+2). The anticipated commencement date will be the 20th of September 2010 with completion by 19th September 2012, or 19 September 2014. Expressions of interest please to katie.barnsley@forestry.gsi.gov.uk should be received no later than Wednesday 21st August 2010. For further enquiries regarding this contract please contact jim.lauder@forestry.gsi.gov.uk. Forestry Commission 01387 860247 |
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UK Managing Director£EXCELLENT + BONUS + CAR - CARLISLE Komatsu Forest, part of the Komatsu corporation, is the manufacturer of Valmet forest machines and a pioneer in the area of mechanised logging. Founded in 1961, the company is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of forestry equipment with an annual turnover of over £200M and 1200 employees across all the continents. Group headquarters and R&D are at Umeå in Sweden, providing strategic direction and support to seven, customer-facing business units and a number of independent dealers focused on key geographical markets. The machines are manufactured at factories in Umeå, Sweden and Tennessee, USA. The UK is a key, strategic market for the Group and a Managing Director is sought to take full P&L and business development responsibility for Komatsu Forest UK Ltd based in Longtown, near Carlisle. This highly autonomous business generates and manages sales of new and used machines, and provides aftersales service, parts and repair to forestry companies and contractors throughout the UK and Ireland. Reporting to the Group CEO, and working closely with the Group Marketing Director, the role will be tasked with significantly growing their share of a very competitive and highly relationship-driven market. In addition to strong operational, commercial and account management skills, candidates should possess a real passion for engineering and technical applications and solutions. This is a very hands-on, customer facing role, requiring a combination of day to day pragmatism and strategic planning. Whilst candidates in a general management or senior sales role within the forestry, construction, off-road or mining equipment sectors are likely to be most suitably qualified, applicants with the required skills from other sectors will be considered. Applicants should send their CV and current salary details to Peter Neal at peter.nealresponse@nigelwright.com quoting reference number 231100.
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 Forestry
Operations ManagerBoughton Estate Kettering, Northamptonshire We have an excellent opportunity for a motivated practical forester to join our prestigious estate. The role requires experience in hardwood silviculture and good team leading skills. A full driving licence and relevant NPTC certificates are a key requirement.  Do you have
experience of contract management & job planning? Are you self
motivated with a drive to succeed? Can you demonstrate
sound problem solving skills?Interested? If yes, please contact Denise Pawlikowski at Boughton Estate on 01536 482308 or by email on dpawlikowski@buccleuch.com for an information pack.
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 Forestry
Manager, Strutt & Parker, InvernessStrutt & Parker is looking to recruit a qualified and experienced forester for the Land Management Department of their recently opened and rapidly expanding Inverness office. The candidate should be proficient in all aspects of new woodland creation, established commercial and amenity woodland management and be able to advise on and manage all aspects of SRDP and alternative grant subsidies. Skills in digital mapping are also desirable. The right candidate will have the opportunity to develop and build the forestry management and advice enterprise within the Highland Region and to add to the existing management portfolio and to the forestry team as required. This will be a full time position. Salary package negotiable depending upon experience. Please apply in confidence to:- Andrew Hamilton Strutt & Parker LLP 9 -11 Bank Lane Inverness IV1 1WA andrew.hamilton@struttandparker.com
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FORESTER - Based in our Inverness Office
The ideal candidate will hold the relevant academic qualifications, operational experience, have a proven track record in forest management and be prepared to work as part of the Forestry team, demonstrating a hands on pro-active approach to their workload. Duties will include all aspects of woodland management for a variety of private and commercial clients. Applicants should also possess excellent organisation and communication skills, have a good level of IT competence and the ability to deliver a professional service to our clients. A full driving license is essential. Please apply, in writing, enclosing
a current CV and current salary details, to: CKD Galbraith is an equal opportunities employer
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M & L Contractors Arb. Approved Tree Work Company, situated in the South-East, seeks Sub-Contractors, preferably with own unwritten equipment and transport. Must have Certification in Chainsaw, Climbing, Aerial Rescue, First Aid, M.E.W.P, Signing, L.O.L.E.R and Risk Assessment.’ 020 8786 7383 or 07703 519639
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Woodsman RequiredWoodsman required to join our small forestry department to implement an intensive forest management programme and undertake a wide variety of forestry tasks across the 260ha/640acre mixed woodland Estate in North Wales. Applicants should have a minimum of 1 years experience of woodland operations and forest machinery. Forestry-relevant qualification to a minimum of NPTC level 2 NVQ in Forestry or equivalent and NPTC certification in chainsaw and pesticide use. FMOC in forest machinery use an advantage, although training will be given. Salary £15,000 to £17,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Please contact Stephen Dixon, Estate Manager for an application form at: Bodnant Estate Office, manager@bodnant-estate.co.uk / 01492 650 562 Tal-y-cafn, Colwyn Bay, North Wales LL28 5RE
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