Profile
Kirsten Johnson
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About Me:
I am a forester. I talk to people with land and design woodlands and hedgerows to suit their plans, also making sure the planting is right for the environment. I organise the planting and then inspect sites to make sure all the planting was done correctly.
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I used to work in marketing and then as a primary school teacher. I have been a forester since 2022, planting thousands of trees across Northumberland.
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My pronouns are:
She / her
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My Work:
I design and plant new woodland and hedgerows in Northumberland. My work improves landscapes for people, wildlife and soil.
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Education:
I went to Central Newcastle High School then Cambridge University.
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Qualifications:
9 GCSES
3 A levels
2 AS levels
BA Hons. Anglo-Saxon, Norse & Celtic
Qualified Teacher
Level 2 Arborist
Level Forest Gardening
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Work History:
I worked in marketing for theatres: Hackney Empire, Royal Shakespeare Company and the Maltings at Berwick
I was a primary school teacher in Town End (Sunderland), Newbottle and Newcastle
I used to be a Ghost Tour Guide at Chillingham Castle!
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Current Job:
I am now a Woodland Officer with the Great Northumberland Forest and a Parish Clerk.
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Employer:
The Great Northumberland Forest, part of Northumberland County Council
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My Interview
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What did you want to be after you left school?
An actress
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
Farmer
What's your favourite food?
Curry!
Tell us a joke.
What is the most common owl in the UK? The Tea Towel
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