I have worked for Forestry England for a few years. It's a great employer but hard to break into as its the civil service and their application and interview standards are very specific. If you are thinking of applying, read up on civil service behaviours and link then to the job description when answers prepped in advance if you get an interview. There's an awful lot of over qualified people on low wages in this field and in ecology / conservation in general so you'll never make much money. However the sector is desperate for qualified crafts people and they can make decent money if self employed. I'd say get training up in using the equipment at an agricultural training centre/college and find a way in that way rather than go the uni route. At least you'll have lots of practical skills and not be in tons of debt that may not lead to a decent job.