Area Ecologist

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government environmental agency in the UK seeks a candidate passionate about woodlands to provide technical expertise in forestry. You will support sustainable woodland management and build collaborative networks in ecology. The ideal candidate will advocate for the benefits of woodland creation and provide trusted ecological advice related to forestry practices.

Qualifications

• Passion for woodlands and forests, recognizing their benefits.
• Ability to provide technical expertise on ecological issues.
• Experience in building networks across ecology and conservation sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on ecological issues related to forestry.
• Support sustainable forestry and woodland management.
• Build and maintain a network of contacts in the sector.

Job description

Supporting the Area team and national Natural Environment team to enable the forestry sector to protect, improve, expand, and connect England’s woodland resource through:

1. Providing technical expertise on ecological issues related to forestry and woodland protection, management, and creation across the area. This includes working alongside the Local Partnership Adviser to review and comment on large projects that may impact ancient woodland and protected species, influencing design to avoid or mitigate impacts, and reducing Ancient Woodland loss.
2. Supporting sustainable forestry and woodland management to ensure the Government’s woodland and tree establishment targets enhance biodiversity for priority habitats and species, both woodland and non-woodland.
3. Building and maintaining a network of contacts across statutory and NGO ecology and conservation sectors to promote the work of the Forestry Commission and foster collaboration.

The successful candidate will have a passion for woodlands and forests, recognizing their benefits to society, the environment, and the economy. They will advocate for the ecological and societal benefits of woodland creation and serve as a trusted source of sound ecological advice related to woodland creation and management.