More and more young people want a job away from monitors and offices, perhaps outdoors and surrounded by greenery.
And not only that: the new generations are becoming aware that the protection of ecosystems and biodiversity is fundamental for the fight against climate change and for achieving the objectives of the UN Agenda 2030. But what are
the “forest professions
”?
Beyond the already well-known Forest Guard and Forest Manager, the sector offers numerous opportunities, for example, related to well-being, education and recreational activities, areas for which figures with specific vertical skills are required.
Here are some examples:
the
Log Salvager
, expert in recovering wood from trees felled by storms, and the
Short Rotation Plantation Manager
, in charge of crop rotation and planting of new trees.
The
Forest Fire Fighter
, specialized in the prevention and extinguishing of forest fires that require specific techniques, equipment and training, other than those required in urban and populated areas.
Or the Adventure Park
Expert ,
a specialist in the design of adventure parks in the woods.
There is no shortage of professions related to personal well-being or training and communication.
To name a few, just think of the
Forest Therapist
, an expert in forest therapy, a Japanese practice increasingly widespread in Europe and Italy, who, together with
forest bathing
, is based on contact with nature to improve psychophysical well-being, decrease stress, increase relaxation and, at the same time, raise awareness of the importance of preserving the environment.
The
Forestry Pedagogist , on the other hand, is an expert in environmental education focused on the knowledge of nature, life in the
forest
and the discovery of its secrets through play and sensory experience immersed in the woods.
finally, he is an expert in communication applied to the forestry sector.
He will work with the aim of increasing the sector's ability to effectively communicate the role of forests in sustainable development.
There are so many possibilities for a successful green career that can combine professional satisfaction and a lifestyle in contact with nature.
For those who dream of making their passion for the environment, and in particular for forests, their professional future, today there is one more possibility thanks to "Sofidel4Talent", the applied training course in forest conservation and management. by Sofidel and WWF Italy, with the support of Koinètica and the patronage of RUS (Network of Universities for Sustainable Development), scheduled from 27 to 29 May 2022 between the WWF Museum of Biodiversity in Monticiano and the Alto Merse Nature Reserve, in province of Siena.
Participation is free and it is possible to apply until April 15 on https://lanostracartamigliore.sofidel.com/sofidel4talent/.
