The Western Forest is a bold new initiative forming part of England’s National Forest Network—connecting landscapes across Avon, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. Together with a wide network of partners, we’re working to restore nature, improve wellbeing and generate green growth. We are hosted by the Forest of Avon Trust.
As a Farm & Tree Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in planning and delivering woodland creation, supporting our ambition to establish 2,500 hectares of new woodland by 2030. You’ll be working directly with farmers and landowners to bring tree planting projects to life – ensuring the right trees are planted in the right places, supported by the right grants and funding.
This position requires a combination of technical expertise in farming and trees, stakeholder engagement and relationship building, and will be responsible for managing the development of on-site tree planting projects along with associated funding applications.
This is a rare opportunity to help shape one of England’s newest National Forests from the very beginning. You’ll have the freedom to build trusted relationships with farmers, influence how trees are integrated into productive landscapes, and see your projects grow from first conversations through to trees in the ground.
You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive team in Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, supported by Western Forest team expertise, embedded in a region‑wide nature recovery network.
A full job desciption and application form is available on the Western Forest website.
