New course in the forest: Daniel Zimmermann heads the Lower Saxony Center!

New course in the forest: Daniel Zimmermann heads the Lower Saxony Center!

On July 4, 2025, the Lower Saxony Forest Education Center (NFBz) will have a new director. Daniel Zimmermann is taking over the helm from Michael Thätner, who has headed the Seesen Forestry Office since June. With his experience and qualifications, Zimmermann is continuing the tradition of the center, which has shaped training in the field of forestry technology and forestry work in Lower Saxony since it was founded in 1936 landesforsten.de reported.

Zimmermann brings a breath of fresh air to the NFBz: He is a trained forester and studied forestry at the University of Göttingen. He was previously head of operations at the Riefensbeek Forestry Office and completed his traineeship at HessenForst, where he worked for around six years. He has now been active in Lower Saxony for five years and will take over management of the NFBz.

Competence center for forest work

The NFBz presents itself as a competence center for forest work and forestry technology. Around 30 employees ensure that the training is adapted to modern requirements. Safety and competence for forest work and forestry have top priority. The training center offers around 200 training courses every year for more than 20,000 participants, including from other industries. Klaus Jänich, Vice President of the Lower Saxony State Forests, emphasizes the importance of solid training and continuous training.

The NFBz cooperates closely with the Northeim vocational school to guarantee the quality of forestry training. Modern simulators are used for practical training in operating large timber harvesting machines. LWK Lower Saxony further explains that the further training opportunities in forestry are varied, from chainsaw courses to special courses for forestry machine operators.

Diverse offers for the forestry industry

Further training in forestry offers numerous development opportunities. In addition to the classic educational path to become a forester, there is also further training to become a master forester or forestry technician, which deals with ecological principles, silviculture and forest protection. You can also specialize as a nature and landscape conservationist or district hunting master. fnr.de points out that there are specific requirements for many of these professions, such as completed training or relevant professional experience.

Additional qualifications such as the forest education certificate or special courses in tree care expand the range and promote individual career development in the industry. The opportunity to purchase further training vouchers also shows that flexible learning is very important here.

With Daniel Zimmermann at the helm and the diverse offerings, the NFBz remains an important partner for everyone who works in forestry or wants to become one. The slogan “Safety and competence for forest work and forestry” hits the nerve of the times and underlines the continuous development of the center.