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“If the forest had not existed, you wouldn't have had anything”

Av Ann Grubbström

This is one of the quotes from an upper secondary school forestry student in a recent article from Shadow Forests. The study explores the students thoughts about future working life, as well as their hopes and concerns related to the phase-out of intensive forest management practices. Students’ insights reveal a close relationship with the forest, and this connection shapes the way they experience change within the forestry sector.

The study argues that emotions are a key, yet often overlooked, dimension of professional development in forestry education. By creating space for reflection, future professionals can better navigate tensions, understand different perspectives, and potentially become important drivers of change.

Read the Article
Willingness to change and transition pain - Exploring forestry students' views on future forestry here:

https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1n7cz4y2D1rsld

The article is published in Forest Policy and Economics

Authors: Ann Grubbström, Stina Powell and Sara Holmgren Environmental Communication, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) #environmentalcommunication

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