Forestry Worker Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, I’ve spent years working on forest roads and in the bush, keeping tracks clear and safe while supporting reforestation efforts. In my last role I helped maintain a 60-kilometre network of access ways, logging and repairing signs and facilities as needed. I kept to budget and scheduled maintenance around harvest blocks, which reduced weather-related closures by about a quarter. I’m looking to bring that steady, practical approach to [Company Name]. I’m comfortable with seed collection, seedling cultivation and planting programs, and I have hands-on experience with fertiliser and herbicide applications as part of site preparation. I’ve also worked on fire lookout duties and performed basic equipment maintenance on chainsaws and grinders. I’m practical about compliance and safety, and I know how to balance productive work with protecting the forest environment. Once, during a thinning project, we faced a stubborn stand of saplings and wind-throw risk on a slope. I helped plan felling directions, cleared debris, and then used a saw to trim branches and de-bark select trees. We logged three days ahead of schedule and the stand regenerated more evenly, which significantly improved gaps for natural regeneration. I value clear communication with crew and managers to keep work moving smoothly. I’m available to discuss how my background fits the role at [Company Name]. If you’d like to chat, I can swing by for a coffee and talk through how I’d approach the job day to day. Kind regards, [Your Name]