Education & Training

Machine operators can now develop their skills using Remote Operator Training. In one project, the Forestry Research Institute of Sweden has tested how effective it is to get help from…

Applications to the 2024 Professional Forester Apprenticeship are now open. Marcus Ling has just started the apprenticeship programme and is working within the Forestry Commission’s South East and London Area…

Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland has officially opened its new Apprentice Training Centre. The manufacturer is investing more than £300,000 in the facility, located within Remit Training’s Automotive Academy, in…

Photo Credit: Todd Gelletly Canada’s forest industry is struggling due to an ageing workforce Labour shortages caused in part by a large portion of the workforce retiring without the ability…

Courses will help grow our skilled domestic forestry sector, which is worth over £2 billion to UK economy, and deliver Government tree planting and net zero ambitions. Courses funded by…

The Development Woodland Officer programme offers an exciting career pathway into the forestry sector for people from all backgrounds and abilities Building upon a successful intake of apprentices this year,…

Experience operating a timber forwarder – Jan/Feb 2023. Closing date for applications 9th December 2022. Confor is hosting a series of events to give you the opportunity to experience operating…

The UK’s largest integrated timber and forestry business, BSW Group, is gearing up for a busy end to 2022, with its commitment to supporting STEM development continuing as students return…

With the lack of training facilities in the UK, its no wonder there is such a famine of skilled labour for driving and operators’ jobs. What’s the solution? Well, a…

First-of-its-kind opportunity offers an exciting career pathway into the forestry sector for people from all backgrounds and abilities. A first-of-its-kind apprenticeship initiative to foster a growing, highly skilled and more…