The Western Forestry Contractors’ Association engaged Qatalyst Research Group to:
- Undertake research on the composition of the labour force and workforce development issues related to recruitment and retention; and
- Develop a labour market strategy that is focused, pragmatic, actionable, and supported by the industry and other key stakeholders. The sectors within silviculture include nurseries, tree-planting, brushing & spacing, consulting foresters, and wildfire fighting.