YOUR CAREER AS A
FORESTRY CONTRACTOR

Forestry contractors are business owners who lead teams and may own millions of dollars worth of machinery and equipment.

Most forestry contractors have worked their way up through the ranks in silviculture or harvesting, and have proven management and leadership skills. Being a forestry contractor involves:

SNAPSHOT INFO

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Earning Potential

$70,000 – $120,000+

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Qualification Required

Level 4 and above

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Physically Demanding

Varies with role

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Absence from home

Varies with role

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

Forestry contractors are generally highly experienced in their area of work and in a broad spectrum of forestry operations. Most will be trained to Level 4 and above. Skills and experience needed range from day-to-day operations management to investment planning, business and financial management, and staff management. Contractors need to be astute decision makers, good communicators, and problem solvers. 

Ensuring all work meets health and safety and environmental compliance standards is a key part of a forestry contractor's responsibilities, so a sound understanding of all relevant legislation is essential. 

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CAREER PROGRESSION

Many contractors choose to increase their business size and scope over time, invest in more modern technology, and/or adopt innovative practices. Contractors can be certified by FISC under the Safetree Contractor Certification scheme, which confirms consistently high operational standards.