Countryside and Woodland Skills Level 1

An introduction to the basic skills of woodland and countryside management. Students will cover a broad range of practical skills and increase their knowledge and understanding of countryside tasks. A mixture of practical and classroom sessions will help to give you a sound understanding and create an evidence based portfolio. This course will allow learners to progress on to other countryside related courses.

COURSE CONTENT
You can look forward to a varied programme of modules that will be delivered across a number of departments including countryside, game management, forestry and horticulture.

Coppicing
Tree and Shrub maintenance, planting and aftercare
Tree pruning
Estate skills
Habitat management.