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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.
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.
Starts June 2025
This course presents the essential elements of early-stage transformation of conifer plantations to continuous cover forestry (CCF). Learners will gain knowledge and skills in tree classification, stand assessment and tree marking. Practical sessions will take place in a productive conifer woodland…
Forestry + Woodlands
18 – 20 March
This 3 day course is run by Ted Wilson and focuses on early-stage transformation of conifer plantations to continuous cover forestry. It is designed to provide an introduction to the theory of CCF and the practical steps involved in starting the transformation of a planted stand.
Starts September 2025
Following on from the Certificate in Forestry, this course develops specialist knowledge and skills in general forestry and arboriculture.
Various dates available
The award at level 8 is a qualification designed to enable learners to independently lead Forest School and Outdoor Learning sessions. Learners will be secure in the knowledge and skills of being in the forest and the outdoors and will be confident to communicate these skills to others. The…
Dawn chorus walk
Volunteer Day - Nature Rich Miterdale
Tree Surgery
