Are there opportunities in this sector for non-Irish nationals?
Are there overseas opportunities available?
Just as timber is a world traded commodity, forestry is an international business. There are indeed opportunities within this sector to work abroad especially for those with specialist forestry skills and qualifications. Opportunities are often available to work in the research, consultancy and academic areas of forestry and related businesses.
Are there opportunities in this sector for non-Irish nationals?
There are indeed opportunities for non-Irish nationals to work within the forestry and related sectors at all levels. Many independent forestry contractors rely heavily on foreign workers for operative and production jobs. Non-Irish nationals can also be found in forestry management and related disciplines. Coillte, as part of its Graduate Recruitment Programme, always invite applications from international graduates in forestry and business disciplines.
View Career Profile of Paulina Pawlukojc who came to Ireland from Poland.
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Engineer - Chemical
James Ryan "The thing I like most about the graduate programme is the amount of variety you experience on a day to day basis"
Professional Forester
Paulina Pawlukojc "This job is for someone who is an outdoor person, who loves nature, enjoys walking and doesn't mind the weather"
Harvesting Forester
Mark O Loughlin "I always took part in outdoor activities in school and during my College years I gained a greater insight into the sector by doing part time Forestry work"
Business Analyst
Fintan O'Brien "I prepare management accounts for different sections of the company and I am also involved in writing business and strategic plans"
