Potential jobs following an MSc in Forest Management?

[silkystealthsurgeon]

I'm about to start an MSc in Forest Ecosystem Management at Penrith Uni, and am considering where it may lead- so I was wondering about whether anyone here has done a similar degree or qualification, and what they are now doing?

[Timber Tom]

Ditto, im just starting my PGDip (to eventually be an MSc) in Forestry at Bangor (Distance learning) so I would be interested in knowing what career options it will open up, personally im hoping for a job at management level with maybe Tilhill or the FC (if their still about) or possiby consultancy. All I know is there isn't a great deal at the moment, I regularly check the Tihill website and Countryside Jobs Service to see whats about, but plenty of time I suppose. Keep us informed.

 

Tom.

[silkystealthsurgeon]

i spoke with a chap from the fc about a month ago who confirmed that the fc has put in a recruitment ban for at least the next year, so yeah, i dont think i'll be with them initially! private sector is the way to go, according to said guy.

 

i'm also looking to go into something at management level, however to be honest i dont really mind what i do as long as i'm not stuck in an office all week...

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

good luck guys, i envy you.

[silkystealthsurgeon]

cheers! why the envy though?

[hplp]

Ditto, im just starting my PGDip (to eventually be an MSc) in Forestry at Bangor (Distance learning) so I would be interested in knowing what career options it will open up, personally im hoping for a job at management level with maybe Tilhill or the FC (if their still about) or possiby consultancy. All I know is there isn't a great deal at the moment, I regularly check the Tihill website and Countryside Jobs Service to see whats about, but plenty of time I suppose. Keep us informed.

 

Tom.

 

Thumbs up to Bangor!

 

I finished my degree there 3 years ago.

 

I hope Christine and Colin are still there, going strong!

 

H

[arb culture]

You should ask the staff at Bangor/Penrith. They'll tell you what their past students went on to do.

 

Oh, and if you're looking for a job at the FC, Bangor used to have excellent links (I don't know if they still do).

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

cheers! why the envy though?

 

you have a qualification, something i envy:thumbup1:

[silkystealthsurgeon]

yeah i figured i would ask the lecturers when i get there. Penrith also has ties with the fc and some other organisations so i'm hoping to use their links toward the end of the course in order to get a job!

 

a qualification is a good thing to have for sure, shame mine is in geography!

[ScottF]

Did my MSc in environmental forestry in Bangor 10 years ago now and while I didn't earn any money for a year, struggled and had to work my ass off, it opened up a whole lot of doors that would have otherwise been closed to me. It didn't feel like it at the time (waiting for the bus into Bangor in the middle of winter in the lashing rain can bring about thoughts of dropping out!), but it was the most beneficial thing I've ever done, work-wise.

 

I work as a project arboriculturist mainly for big engineering firms on ongoing infrastructure (pipelines, roads, schools, hospitals) and town regeneration projects. I also do some safety and general tree health work. And I'm still based in Bangor...

 

Having a higher-level qualification has allowed to to get onto lots more tender lists and enter partnership frameworks with other professionals that I would have struggled to get my foot in the door with otherwise.

 

What I'd say is that at MSc level you really need to be in charge of your learning and lead your outcomes- if you find you're getting interested in something and you want to learn more about it, let your tutors know and they should indulge you.

 

Best of luck with it.

Edited September 9, 2010 by ScottF