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From small beginnings come great things...

The word ‘forestry' makes us think of rows of tall trees stretching into the distance and it is true - growing trees is where the industry starts, but it's much more than that.

The trees need to be harvested, transported, cut to size, turned into wood products, turned into panels and boards, made into paper and finally sold to customers.

It's a huge industry and the job and career opportunities are also huge. There are in fact, seven sectors in the industry.

Read on to find out what they are and what they offer.

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Climb to the top - become a Forester!
The forestry sector is both one of Australia's largest resource and manufacturing industries, and one of its most diverse. Professional Foresters work from boardrooms to the bush, in conservation and production, and at scales from the paddock to the global. A career in forestry opens up a wide spectrum of opportunities around the world. » more

Grow your career... Become a Cultivator!
Planting trees is not as simple as it sounds. It starts with the collection of seeds, which are planted and looked after in a nursery. » more

Like working outdoors ... Become a Mobile Equipment Operator!
Forget what you see in the movies - working with chainsaws is no joke. » more

Keep those logs moving ... Become a Timber Production Technician!
The smell of fresh wood shavings in the air and the feel of wood in your hands is something you just don't get working in an office. » more

Put yourself in the frame ... Become a Timber Products Manufacturer!
Every time you push open a window or walk through a door, you have the workers in the Timber Products Manufacturing sector to thank. » more

Look beneath the surface ... Become an Engineered Timber Products Technician!
For most people, buying beautiful tables, benches and other goods can be expensive. » more

You wouldn't read about it ... Become a Pulp and Paper Production Operator!
Almost every person in Australia uses paper every day. » more

Not your average sales job ... Become a Timber Advisor!
Problem: You're good at dealing with people but you can't quite stomach the idea of selling toasters all day, or serving people who just can't decide if they want 'fries with that'. » more