Forestry Commission Wales offers a variety of work experience placements across Wales. A limited number are available each year which are offered to young people in full-time education.
All of our Work Experience Placements are Forestry based and include elements of our varied work, such as:
- Recreation
- Harvesting and Marketing
- Silviculture Operations
- Education
- Community
- Civil Engineering
- Conservation
- Policy and Administration
- Renewable Energy
You can find out more by reading a Press Release.
How to Apply
Our Placements follow a formal procedure with written agreement required before a work programme is developed. A host and mentor are designated for each placement.
If you would like to apply please complete the Application Form and send to the Work Placement Organiser Ffion Hughes or Tel 0300 068 0300.
Not in full-time education?
Apprenticeships
Formal apprenticeships are currently available through Forestry Commission England and Scotland.
Forestry Commission Wales is not currently offering apprenticeship opportunities. Please contact Careers Wales or LANTRA, the sector skills council for trees and timber.
Forestry and woodland contractors in Wales may be offering apprenticeship opportunities – Forestry Commission Wales encourages this through our Long Term Harvesting Contracts. You will need to contact the individual contractors for these opportunities.
Volunteering
If you are not in full-time education but would still like to learn about the work of Forestry Commission Wales, we sometimes have volunteering opportunities available. For more information about volunteering please contact Richard Davies.
