Blenheim Estate is recruiting two new members of staff to join its forestry team, as they continue to fight against climate change.
The new members of staff will help in the Oxfordshire UNESCO World Heritage Site's response to the climate emergency. As well as assisting the Forestry Manager with day-to-day management of the woodland portfolio, the new recruits will help with a hugely ambitious project to plant more than 270,000 trees; creating nine new woodlands in a bid to help tackle climate change.
The tree planting project, which aims to capture over 22,000 tonnes of CO2 over the next 25 years, will also include the creation of a forest school, wildflower meadows, open spaces and more than 15km of linked public footpaths.
Applicants for the two full-time, permanent positions should ideally have experience in handling machinery and equipment.
Experience in climbing, maintenance and felling trees, as well as a background knowledge of practical land management, would also be beneficial.
Speaking of the opportunity at hand, Blenheim’s Rural Manager Nick Baimbridge said: "This is an incredibly exciting time to be joining the team here at Blenheim.
"We are undertaking a series of hugely ambitious projects across the estate over the coming years as we implement our wider land strategy, which seeks to recognise the value of the estate’s natural capital, including woodlands, water, soil, green spaces and biodiversity."
Prospective candidates are asked to apply with a CV before the 2nd February 2022.
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