Shortage of UK foresters prompts government to offer free courses
by Helena Horton Environment reporter from on (#68KYC)
Ministers hope training in range of forestry skills will help to meet tree-planting and other climate goals
A shortage of foresters has prompted the government to launch free courses as it rushes to meet targets for tree planting.
There will be training in chainsaw maintenance, coppicing, woodland management, hedge laying and the sale and marketing of timber.
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