Forestry can be difficult in mountainous areas due to natural constraints, and some techniques, such as cable skidding, can be used to overcome steep slopes with minimal impact on soil and biodiversity. Yet, in France, the last cable training course closed in 2008 and less than 50,000 m3 of wood are now extracted using this technique in the Northern Alps.
The Formicable project supported the training of professionals in the French forestry sector and the development of skills and specialised companies thanks to cross-border cooperation between France and Switzerland.
Find out how this project supported the development of skills in the forestry sector in our good practice.
10 June 2022
