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...

The public access and recreation sector covers the management of public rights of way and other access, including National Trails, recreational routes, and areas used for informal access and leisure, in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Coastal access and recreation, and recreation on inland waterways...

Science, technology, engineering and maths occupations are widespread in the poultry industry -  productivity through science and technology is a key component of modern farming.

The poultry industry includes the production of both meat and eggs for the food chain. Poultry includes chickens, turkeys, ducks...

Veterinary Nurses (VNs) and Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) work alongside Veterinary Surgeons within a veterinary surgery, animal hospital or animal welfare centre and are important members of the veterinary team.

Veterinary surgeons in general small animal practices work mainly with companion animals such as dogs, cats and other pets.

This book provides a practical insight into problem-solving in the world beyond the classroom, aiming to encourage pupils to develop their own problem-solving skills and in doing so to understand the complexity of finding solutions to industrial problems. 

Oil changed the 20th century: to mark Shell Transport & Trading's centenary, a book based on unrestricted access to Shell's archives.