Green forest jobs in the pan-European region : policy brief

What are Green Forest Jobs and why is this topic relevant for the forest sector? After some terminologies and definitions explanations, basic figures and facts related to the traditional forest sector workforce are shown. The forest sector’s role as a potential Green Job provider is discussed. Trends and opportunities associated with the development of Green Forest Jobs in the pan-European region and recommendations to adapt to the just transition are given. However, the current limitations to assess the number of Green Forest Jobs and indicators to characterize a job as ‘green’ calls for action.