Skip to content
DeinAzubi
DESign in

Ausbildung career

Forester / Forestry Worker Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Forstwirt/in

Forester / Forestry Worker is a recognized 3-year vocational training program in forestry. You primarily work outdoors, maintain forests, harvest timber, and contribute to the sustainable management of woodland areas.

Create CV

What you do

  • Planting and tending trees (e.g., setting young trees, thinning out stands)
  • Harvesting and processing timber (e.g., felling trees, delimbing, measuring wood)
  • Operating forestry machinery and equipment (e.g., chainsaws, harvesters, tractors)
  • Maintaining forest paths and facilities
  • Implementing nature conservation and landscape management measures
  • Identifying and combating pest infestations and diseases in trees
  • Wildlife care and observation within the scope of forestry

Requirements

  • Physical fitness and resilience for outdoor work
  • Enjoyment of working with nature and in the forest in all weather conditions
  • Technical understanding for handling machinery and equipment
  • Reliability, sense of responsibility, and safety awareness
  • Teamwork skills and willingness to collaborate
  • At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) or equivalent
  • Manual dexterity and spatial reasoning

Career prospects

  1. 1Further training as a Master Forester (Forstwirtschaftsmeister/in)
  2. 2Specialization in areas such as tree climbing, nature conservation, or forestry machinery operation
  3. 3Studying forestry or related fields (e.g., landscape ecology)
  4. 4Advancement to leadership positions in forestry companies or forest offices
  5. 5Self-employment in forestry services

Open positions

There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

Browse all positions

Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Forester / Forestry Worker Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 780 to 1,080 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Forester / Forestry Worker Ausbildung?

Usually B1 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Forester / Forestry Worker Ausbildung?

Physical fitness and resilience for outdoor work; Enjoyment of working with nature and in the forest in all weather conditions; Technical understanding for handling machinery and equipment; Reliability, sense of responsibility, and safety awareness.

Where can I find open Forester / Forestry Worker Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Forester / Forestry Worker

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

Create CVBrowse positions

Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.