(Art. 29 para. 1 and 2 ForA)
- The FOEN shall ensure, together with the universities, the cantons and other organisations, institutions, and professional associations concerned, that the knowledge and skills acquired during education and training are maintained, and that forestry engineers are introduced to new theoretical and practical advances.
- The cantons shall offer sufficient places for practical continuing education and training and coordinate this offer with each other. Practical continuing education and training shall in particular:
- focus on forest planning, forest management and forest conservation in the context of all forest functions;
- aim to improve management skills and administrative knowledge;
- be attested by a certificate detailing the acquired skills and knowledge.