BERL Report

BERL REPORT - Forest Industry Training Requirements to 2011

There was a strong response to the BERL FITEC Survey 2008, representing probably 50% to 60% of the industry. Some of the key findings from the Survey and review of the forest industry are:

• 37% of all firms said they are likely to expand in the next five years.
• Projections of additional employees needed show that approximately 600 to 1,000 additional people will be needed each year.
• Replacing employee turnover requires a further 4,000 people per year.

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