Forest work has traditionally been narrated from men’s perspectives and experiences. This research focus on women’s narratives from manual forest work in northern Swedish forest during the 20th century. During a time when major changes took place in both Swedish society and forestry enhanced work opportunities opened up in the forest for women in rural areas. I have interviewed 25 women who worked on planting, pre-commercial thinning and logging, and other forest work. Most women grew up in the rural parts of northern Sweden and were used to work from a young age. Many appreciated working outside in the forest and enjoyed the comradeship. The forest and forest work have strong connotations to masculinity and men’s labour. Women did n...