Forest Planner

Job Title: Forest Planner

Employer: Forestry England

Vacancy closes: Wednesday 17th June 2026, 23:58

Salary: £33,854

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

What You’ll Do

As a Forest Planner with Forestry England in Yorkshire, you will help shape the long‑term future of some of England’s most diverse and valued landscapes. You’ll lead the development of forest management plans that set the direction for how our woodlands are cared for over the next 30 years and beyond, balancing objectives for biodiversity, forest resilience, sustainable timber production and public access. Working collaboratively with colleagues across Forestry England and a wide range of external partners, you’ll bring together evidence, data and professional judgement to produce UKFS‑compliant Forest Plans and help maintain our UKWAS certification. Covering a varied district from the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales to the Humber and West...