Forest Protection Internship – Farmer Tree Resilience

About the role

This internship is based at the Centre for Forest Protection, Forest Research, in Alice Holt, Surrey. You will work within the Society and Environment Research Group on a project that develops a farmer’s guide to on‑farm tree resilience, combining social‑science research with practical outreach.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate farmers’ motivations for improving tree health and resilience on their farms.
• Co‑design and test knowledge‑intervention tools with farmers and knowledge intermediaries.
• Collaborate with researchers, stakeholders and partners to refine interventions based on feedback.
• Contribute to the drafting of a farmer‑focused guide on tree resilience.
• Support data collection, analysis and reporting for the project.

Required profile

• Interest in social‑science research related to agriculture, forestry or environmental sustainability.
• Ability to engage with farmers and other stakeholders in a collaborative manner.
• Strong written communication skills for report and guide preparation.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hands‑on experience in applied environmental research.
• Opportunity to work alongside world‑class scientists and build professional networks.
• Hybrid working arrangement with some remote days.