Status and Job Satisfaction of Greek Forest Workers |
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| Authors: | Petros A Tsioras |
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| Institution: | (1) Laboratory of Forest Utilization, Faculty of Forestry and Natural Environment, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, POB 227, 541 24 Thessaloniki, Greece |
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| Abstract: | The aim of this study was to examine the perception of forestry experts and forest workers on the status of the forest workers
in Greece. A postal questionnaire was distributed to 115 experts on forest operations in Greece, and 106 forest workers were
interviewed in the context of this study. According to the majority of the study participants, there is lack of interest on
behalf of the State and the most pressing problems are income-related. The effectiveness of seminars organized during the
last years is under question, since they did not result in fewer or less severe accidents. Despite the mentioned problems,
the interviewed forest workers are reluctant to change their jobs, indicating a possible potential for maintaining or even
increasing employment in forestry, which would warrant further study. The organization of a forest workers’ training system
along with institutional changes can significantly improve the quality and the employment conditions of the Greek forest operations’
sector. |
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