A one day course designed to suit newcomers to the development and management of woodland areas. Whether you have a wood of your own, or in the planning stages of planting, this course is designed to introduce you to the skills required. The need to care for your woodland areas is important which is done by using techniques such as tree planting methods, after care, woodland design, thinning and coppicing.
Also covered are the equally important concerns of managing woods for wildlife, recreation and timber production.
Starts August 2025
This two-day training course is designed for forestry and conservation professionals seeking to integrate drone-based remote sensing into forest and woodland management. Participants will learn how to plan and carry out drone surveys using RGB and thermal sensors, process imagery to create…
Starts October 2025
From first cuts to full-on felling, our course will teach you all you need to know about using a chainsaw. This is a hands-on course that delivers both practical skills and health and safety guidance as well as demonstrating that you and your employer have completed sufficient training to meet the…
1 – 5 September, 2025
Our “Woodland Pioneers – An Introduction to Coppicing” course introduces you to the apprenticeship scheme and/or to coppicing and greenwood crafts. This year our course will run from 1 – 5 September 2025 at Silverhelme Scout Camp, Silverdale, Lancashire. For Newcomers: This week-long course…
Flexible
This course is ideal for Forestry professionals seeking to update their knowledge to the latest standards, students and academics looking for a thorough understanding of UK forestry practices or environmentalists and conservationists dedicated to sustainable forestry management. Developed by the…
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