In 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Austrian Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Action, Environment, Regions and Water Management signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Sustainable Forest Management and Wood Utilization. Based on this framework, the Special Forestry Training Course for Japanese Participants 2026 will be held in Austria, offering a unique opportunity to experience advanced Austrian forestry practices on site.
The program is organized in cooperation with the Traunkirchen Forestry Training Centre (Forest Education Centre), Upper Austria, and provides an integrated learning experience covering forest operations, timber harvesting, forest infrastructure, safety management and more. Through field visits, live demonstrations and simulator sessions, participants will gain practical insights into Austrian forestry systems and technologies.
Program Overview:
Location: Traunkirchen Forestry Training Centre (Forest Education Centre), Upper Austria, Austria
Dates: September 28 (Mon) – October 2 (Fri), 2026 [5 days]
Content: Field visits to timber harvesting operations (tower yarder, harvester, forwarder), forest management practices, safety procedures, natural regeneration, young stand management, thinning, hunting facilities and forest road construction. The program also includes demonstrations of training equipment and simulators (hunting and harvester) as well as site visits to professional Austrian forestry companies.
Participants: Maximum 20 participants (minimum 10 required)
Application deadline: August 28, 2026 (Fri)
Participation Fee
- Course fee: EUR 2,200 (including accommodation) for groups of 10 participants or more
- If fewer than 10 participants register, the course may still take place; however, the participation fee may be adjusted accordingly
※ Final costs and confirmation of course implementation will be communicated after the application deadline based on the number of participants
※ Applications will close once capacity is reached, even before the deadline
Application & Downloads
The detailed program (PDF Japanese only) and application form can be downloaded from the Japanese page. Interested participants are kindly encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.
