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Forestry + Woodlands
UK Forestry Standard (UKFS)
Course

UK Forestry Standard (UKFS)

Online
CPD
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Flexible Short Course Online

Overview

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 Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) and delivered via their online training platform ‘Silvestor,’ with funding from DEFRA’s Trees Call To Action Fund.

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CPD

UK Forestry Standard (UKFS)

The Institute of Chartered Foresters e-learning programme breaks down the key elements of the UKFS into modules with engaging graphics and interactive elements, such as videos and quizzes, as well as virtual reality experiences, allowing users to work through the content in their own time.

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  • The UKFS e-learning programme has been accredited by Lantra, which specialises in developing training and qualifications to enhance careers in land and environmental sectors, and leads to certification on completion.
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