Work in Tropical Forests

Siegfried Lewark is professor of forest work science at the University of Freiburg, Germany. His teaching, research and consulting in work organization and forest technology and operations was focused on ergonomic and social aspects. He supervised numerous theses, e.g. by Master students and PhD researchers from tropical Africa. Main topics were working conditions, safety and health, related to performance, on all levels of forestry and wood industry, as well as gender studies, competence development, education and e-learning. The book is based on the broad international experience of the author in countries such as Indonesia and China, over many years, and his activities in scientific networks on international level.