Woodland Advisor - Treescapes

Woodland Advisor - Treescapes Shrewsbury, Shropshire, with travel across the designated region £32,585 - £34,815 per annum, depending on experience, plus 7% pension contribution Fixed-term contract for one year, with an extension intended subject to further funding 35 hours per week Closing date: 23rd October 2026 Interviews will be held on 4 November The Severn Treescapes project aims to create a 60-mile north-to-south corridor across four counties, working towards 30% woodland cover by 2035. The project tests woodland creation at scale across productive landscapes, helping to connect people with nature. This post has been kindly funded by Reconomy as part of its commitment to sustainability. Through this role, Shropshire Wildlife Trust will focus its delivery in Shropshire, with particular emphasis on the area between the Wyre Forest and the Clee Hills. What you will be doing As our Woodland Advisor, you will work closely with farmers and landholders to increase woodland and wooded habitat coverage across the Severn Treescapes project area in Shropshire. You will provide specialist advice on woodland creation, agroforestry and tree planting, helping land holders and farmers to identify suitable planting opportunities and access relevant public and private funding. You will undertake site visits, woodland and farm surveys, prepare management plans and compile reports that balance positive outcomes for nature with the needs of farm businesses. You will support ..... full job details .....