This free online course offers an essential overview of the principles of sustainable development, communities and energy management, and the social responsibility of businesses concerning sustainability.
Learners will also look at the principles of waste management and sustainable transport and apply sustainability in their own setting through zero waste. Since 1990, the world has lost 178 million hectares of forest. As an estimated 45% of carbon on land is stored in trees and soil, this loss has a serious effect on the Earth’s atmosphere. It is more important than ever that everyone has a greater understanding of how they can take sustainable steps to protect the planet.
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4th, 11th and 18th June 2026
Botanical identification training and survey opportunities in a selection of upland hay meadows. There are three days of free training for beginners, and also botanists wishing to refresh their skills. Wildflower, grasses and surveying 4 June 9:45 am - 4:30 pm. Grasses and sedges identification…
Flexible on demand training - takes 1-2 hours to complete
A practical guide to enhancing and maintaining biodiversity on school or college grounds, this free online training course is aimed at managers of any outdoor setting. The course has been developed by Natural England and Department for Education in collaboration with the National Biodiversity Data…
Courses are run on demand and usually last for 3 days (including assessment) Get in touch on 07855571312 or ctlogue@aol.com
Courses include the following: Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) Boom Mounted Sprayers (PA2) Variable Geometry Boom Sprayers (PA3) Slug Pellets and Granular Applications (PA4) Hand Held Applicators (PA6) including Application in or near Water (PA6AW), Stem Injection, Stump Treatment, Invasive Weeds…
The course takes on average 4 hours to complete. Upon registration, candidates have full access to course content including a downloadable workbook and HD videos. At the end of course, candidates will answer multiple choice questions.
Himalayan balsam is one of the most widespread and impactful invasive plant species across the UK and Ireland. Unfortunately, it is also a plant that is frequently mismanaged, or ignored until it creates monocultures. This new course, the first of its kind, teaches candidates how to practically…
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