Farm & Tree Advisor: Wiltshire Wildlife Trust and Western Forest

About the job

The Western Forest is a bold new initiative forming part of England’s National Forest Network—connecting landscapes across Avon, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. Together with a wide network of partners, we’re working to restore nature, improve wellbeing and generate green growth. We are hosted by the Forest of Avon Trust. As a Farm & Tree Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in planning and delivering woodland creation, supporting our ambition to establish 2,500 hectares of new woodland by 2030. You’ll be working directly with farmers and landowners to bring  tree planting projects to life – ensuring the right trees are planted in the right places, supported by the right grants and funding.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape one of England’s newest National Forests from the very beginning. You’ll have the freedom to build trusted relationships with  farmers, influence how trees are integrated into productive landscapes, and see your projects grow from first conversations through to trees in the ground.

You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive team in Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, supported by Western Forest team expertise, embedded in a region‑wide nature recovery network.

The role

• On‑the‑ground representative of Wiltshire Wildlife Trust and Western Forest
• Identifying new tree and woodland creation opportunities with existing and new farmer and landowner contacts
• Supporting woodland creation, shelterbelts, wood pasture, agroforestry and other tree-based solutions that work for productive farming businesses
• Building and developing strong, trusted relationships with farmers and landowners in your area
• Delivering a one‑stop shop advisory service for tree planting, including site visits, planting design support and grant guidance
• Producing tree creation plans that deliver benefits to the farming system and wider land use
• Leading multiple projects from first conversation to design, funding and delivery
• Preparing grant applications and navigating regulatory requirements
• Working collaboratively with forestry agents, farmers, partners, and other environmental NGOs

To view full job description and how to apply, see: Farm & Tree Advisor Wiltshire Wildlife Trust and Western Forest