62 foresters start through: New training wave in Bad Reiboldsgrün!

62 foresters start through: New training wave in Bad Reiboldsgrün!

The forests of Saxony are not only a recreational holiday region, but also an important place for the training of foresters. On July 4, 2023, Utz Hempfling, the state forest president and managing director of Sachsenforst, congratulated a total of 62 graduates of the forestry training in the new forest education center in Bad Reiboldsgrün.

The graduates of the year 2022/2025, who successfully passed their exams, ceremoniously received their certificates. The best end of the year was also awarded at this event: Raphael Scherer from the Eibenstock forest district achieved an impressive average grade of 1.4. The topics in which the graduates were checked ranges from wooden harvest to forestry to forestry and landscape maintenance.

a new home for forestry

The forest education center, which was opened in Bad Reiboldsgrün in 2023, cost over 43 million euros. This new institution replaces the location in Morgenröthe, where he has been taught since 1956. The center is not only responsible for the vocational school training of foresters, but also for inter -company training organized by Sachsenforst.

By giving the close integration of operational and inter -company training, prospective foresters can gain valuable practical experience. Modern large machines such as Harvester and FORWARDER as well as special simulators are available in the area. The FBZ Bad Reiboldsgrün has also specialized in training in large forestry technology and also offers further training events for employees from Sachsenforst and partner states.

professional opportunities for foresters

The career prospects for freshly trained foresters are good. The need for specialists in the industry, including related professions in garden and landscape maintenance, is noticeable. Potential graduates are currently an attractive offer with 25 temporary and 10 permanent areas of Sachsenforst. The 20222/2025 vintage has also been the largest year since 2005, which underlines the high demand for forestry training.

The practical training takes place 70 percent in Saxony Forst and 30 percent in forest service companies. This dual system guarantees that the prospective specialists will be prepared for the requirements of the labor market as possible.

for a green future

The professional description of the foresters is constantly developing. The Saxons have a great commitment to the development and training in forestry. Information on forestry training is available on the Sachsenforst website and other education initiatives. In addition to the basic training, further training opportunities are also on the program in the form of further training exams and competitions such as the Saxon Waldlbeitsmützen, which further fueled the interest in professions in forestry.

With a clear focus on the training of qualified specialists and the provision of the latest technologies, the Saxon forests are not only a place of relaxation, but also a hotspot for professional development in forestry.

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