A career in animal welfare can be very rewarding with a variety of jobs open to those interested in the care and welfare of animals. Animal welfare includes animal welfare organisations and charities, rescue centres, inspectors and dog wardens.

Aquaculture is the farming of certain types of freshwater and marine fin fish and shellfish. There is also new technology in the farming of seaweed and sea urchins.

Arboriculture workers carry out a variety of jobs to care for and maintain trees, including cultivating, managing and studying individual trees.

Environmental conservation includes the management of landscapes, habitats and species in urban, rural, coastal and marine environments. It also covers public access, recreation and interpretation to help promote awareness, understanding and enjoyment of the environment.

This information sheet provides an overview to the range of jobs working with horses across the UK. As the industry is so varied, experience gained in one industry may provide the opportunity to move into a different industry.

A Registered Farrier is a very skilled person who is capable of making and fitting horse shoes to suit all types of feet and for all different purposes, including correcting defects.

The fencing industry includes residential fencing, agricultural and stock fencing, environmental fencing, high security fencing, electric fencing, automatic gates and access barriers, and vehicle restraint systems (VRS).
Fences, gates and barriers are needed for a number of reasons such as security, public...

The floristry industry comprises the following key activities: retail flower sales, creating floristry designs, delivery services and the use of flowers and decorative plants for displays, events and functions.

Forestry workers carry out a variety of jobs to care for and manage trees, woodland areas and forests for the production of timber and for recreation.
Forests are very important to the natural environment, providing health benefits as well as a sustainable resource of raw material and renewable energy....

The game and wildlife management industry involves the management of the countryside and wildlife species to protect habitats and promote bio-diversity. The industry is important to the conservation of the natural environment as well as protecting crops, supporting tourism, recreation and providing a source of high...

This information sheet provides an overview to some of the wide range of jobs available working directly with horses. There are also many other jobs available in the industry including racing regulation and administration, racecourse and event management, media and communications and bookmaking and betting.

Potential areas of work include:

Growing crops for commercial purposes, parks, gardens and green spaces, landscaping and sports turf.

Land-based engineering covers three main areas – the sales, supply of parts and service of agricultural, horticultural, sports turf, landscape and forestry machinery and equipment.

Career opportunities extend across urban, rural, coastal and marine environments. They range from practical work and surveying to scientific research, consultancy, planning, property management and campaigning. 

Production horticulture (or commercial horticulture as it is sometimes called) covers the growing of crops for commercial purposes.
Horticulturists apply the knowledge, skills, and technologies used to grow intensively produced crops for human food and non-food uses and for personal or social needs. Their work...