The industry today — jobs, workplaces and future
Where do forest and nature technicians work, and what is demanded?
A journeyman's certificate as a forest and nature technician can be used in many places — from the private forest owner to large public nature management. Here you get a picture of where the trade is used and where it is heading.
§Where do you find work?
- 01Private forest properties and forestry companies.
- 02Public nature and forest management with state and municipalities.
- 03Contractors who carry out forest, nature and landscaping tasks.
- 04Companies with arborist and tree care tasks.
- 05Areas with wildlife and habitat management and nature restoration.
§Different job types
What you do daily depends greatly on which specialty you have and where you are employed. Some operate large forest machines and harvest timber; others climb trees as arborists; others maintain natural areas, plant new forests or work with communication and guidance in nature.
§The green agenda affects demand
Climate, biodiversity and sustainable land use are taking up more and more space in society. This creates tasks including forestry, nature restoration and care of natural areas. Such work requires specialists who can both operate the machines and understand nature — exactly the combination the subject is based on.
§A trade for those who want to be outdoors
It must be said honestly: it is physical work often in all kinds of weather and you must like being outside. In return many get a strong satisfaction from seeing the result of their work in the landscape and from helping nature be well cared for. For the right person it is a trade you stay in because you love it.
§Keep an eye on local demand
Job opportunities can fluctuate with economic cycles and from region to region. If you want a current picture, talk to the school, people in the trade and your region. And remember: the apprenticeship is often your entry to the first real job, so a good impression there counts.
“When society wants more nature and more forest, someone must plant it, care for it, and run the machines—that's your trade's strength.”