Employment Trends and Prospects in the European Forest Sector
Subtitle: A Study Prepared for the European Forest Sector Outlook Study (Efsos) (Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers,)
Publisher: United Nations
Published: January 2003
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 37
ISBN-13: 9789211168433
Subjects: Forestry & related industries; Labour economics; Europe; Careers - Job Almanacs; Careers / Job Opportunities
Description: Beside an analysis of structural changes in the past, this paper focuses on an analysis of recent trends of productivity and labor resources in the European forest sector. The paper provides information about wages, safety and health of working places, as well as training and skills of workers. Based on these trends, the paper gives an outlook for social issues in European forestry, wood processing industry and pulp and paper industry. The analysis is linked to a discussion about possible future changes in the policy and market framework of the sector.--Publisher's description.