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Training Directory - Countryside Management Techniques Short Courses

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Countryside Management Techniques  - Short Training Courses

 

Typical courses include: Sustainable Woodland Management, Coastal Dune Management, Ponds for Wildlife, Managing for Biodiversity. 

Practical courses have separate pages and those requiring the use of machinery (e.g. chainsaw or brushcutter) are here

08/04/2024 Introduction to Woodland Management AIM L3 2 Days

Coalbrookdale, Small Woods Association 01952 432769 office@smallwoods.org.uk c-js.info/3veOlpM

This two-day course will help build the background knowledge needed to manage your woodland sustainably and work towards creating resilient, productive woods.

Cost £180

10/04/2024 A Practical Introduction to Soils in Great Britain 2 Days

Shuttleworth College, The British Society of Soil Science +44 (0)1234 752983 admin@soils.org.uk c-js.info/4397Nki

If you're working in land-based industry and want to improve your soil description skills, this course is for you. You'll learn how soils form, why they differ, and how they are classified. You'll learn how to identify and record key soil properties, and then put your newly-acquired skills into practice.

24/04/2024 Basis certificate in game management 3 Days

Allerton Project Visitor Centre, Allerton Project 01284 831028 lherring@gwct.org.uk www.gwct.org.uk/

There is currently no formal qualification for professional game managers.?This course is aimed at all individuals who have responsibility for managing a shoot, including head keepers, singlehanded keepers, estate managers, land agents, landowners, shoot managers and shoot captains.

Cost £776

10/06/2024 Introduction to Woodland Management AIM L3 2 Days

Coalbrookdale, Small Woods Association 01952 432769 office@smallwoods.org.uk c-js.info/49R8UYh

This two-day course will help build the background knowledge needed to manage your woodland sustainably and work towards creating resilient, productive woods.

Cost £180

02/07/2024 Certificate in Sustainable Land Management 6 Days

Allerton Project Visitor Centre / Online, Allerton Project 01572 494541 allertontraining@gwct.org.uk www.allertontrust.org.uk/

The Certificate in Sustainable Land Management provides a practical insight into the key legislation, principles, application of measures and understanding of on-farm and landscape scale opportunities for advisers and land managers, to carry out effective environmental land management.

Cost £1195 plus VAT

05/07/2024 Short course in Agroecology: The Agroecological Way 5 Days

Tamarisk Farm, West Bexington, The Agroecological Way theagroecologicalway@gmail.com c-js.info/3vvnzJF

A foundation in the ecological processes, socio-political principles and farming methods central to agroecology, giving first-hand insight to a broad range of farm enterprises at Tamarisk Farm. Includes: Ecological principles and methods for agroecology in arable, livestock (sheep, cattle, hens) and horticulture; Sustainable fibre; The politics of agroecology and more...

Cost £395/425/500 (Bursary places available)

19/07/2024 Principles in Sustainable Land Management 1 Day

Allerton Project Visitor Centre, Allerton Project 01572 494541 allertontraining@gwct.org.uk www.allertontrust.org.uk/

The PSLM syllabus has been designed for farmers, land managers, advisers, agronomists and those working within the farmed landscape and in the supply chain. It is well suited to those that are looking for an introduction to sustainable land management.

Cost £195 plus VAT

03/09/2024 Certificate in Sustainable Land Management 6 Days

Allerton Project Visitor Centre / Online, Allerton Project 01572 494541 allertontraining@gwct.org.uk www.allertontrust.org.uk/

The Certificate in Sustainable Land Management provides a practical insight into the key legislation, principles, application of measures and understanding of on-farm and landscape scale opportunities for advisers and land managers, to carry out effective environmental land management.

Cost £1195 plus VAT

01/10/2024 Certificate in Sustainable Land Management 6 Days

Allerton Project Visitor Centre / Online, Allerton Project 01572 494541 allertontraining@gwct.org.uk www.allertontrust.org.uk/

The Certificate in Sustainable Land Management provides a practical insight into the key legislation, principles, application of measures and understanding of on-farm and landscape scale opportunities for advisers and land managers, to carry out effective environmental land management.

Cost £1195 plus VAT

26/11/2024 Certificate in Sustainable Land Management 6 Days

Allerton Project Visitor Centre / Online, Allerton Project 01572 494541 allertontraining@gwct.org.uk www.allertontrust.org.uk/

The Certificate in Sustainable Land Management provides a practical insight into the key legislation, principles, application of measures and understanding of on-farm and landscape scale opportunities for advisers and land managers, to carry out effective environmental land management.

Cost £1195 plus VAT

Various Grey Squirrel Management Training 1 Day

Various, British Red Squirrel contact@britishredsquirrel.org

A comprehensive, Lantra accredited, Grey Squirrel Management Training Course for any level of experience. The one-day course has been developed by a partnership of the major players within the Squirrel World, and is designed to be flexible, allowing provision right across the British Isles.

Cost £Varies depending on location

Various Corvid Control - Law and best practice in Scotland

Online, Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust rbeeson@gwct.org.uk c-js.info/2S2SoPe

Corvid control is a vital tool for countryside managers. When done well it can be hugely beneficial to the conservation of our game and wildlife. This online course has been developed to ensure those practicing corvid control in Scotland can do so with the confidence that they are operating within the law whilst demonstrating due diligence.

Complete the course to earn your GWCT certificate. Estimated time: 2 hours.

Cost £72

Various Ground Preparation for Woodland Creation

Online, Cumbria Woodlands info@cumbriawoodlands.co.uk c-js.info/3icDNkd

A comprehensive ground preparation course that will show you how to deliver a UKFS-compliant scheme. The course covers: What is ground preparation?; Site conditions & tree growth; Environmental guidance & legislation; ground preparation techniques; Matching ground preparation to the site; Case study reflections; The course is open and relevant to all involved or interested in tree planting (not limited to Cumbria).

Cost £50.00 (student price £15.00)

Various Woods into Management Introductory Course

Online, Cumbria Woodlands info@cumbriawoodlands.co.uk c-js.info/3icDNkd

This FREE course has been developed for all those interested in woodland management, whether you are an owner, professional or simply interested in the woodland environment. The course will cover: Management objectives; Assessing the condition of a woodland; Silviculture; Maintaining a healthy woodland; Woodland products and services, next steps and conclusions

Free Course

Various Ancient Woodland Restoration (CPD)

Online, Cumbria Woodlands info@cumbriawoodlands.co.uk c-js.info/3icDNkd

This is a FREE, comprehensive, Ancient Woodland Restoration Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course. This course has been developed to upskill land managers and influencers in the following ancient woodland restoration themes: Key features and management; Survey and planning; Halting further decline; Maximising ecological integrity; Management approaches and opportunities.

Free Course

If you are interested in any of the courses detailed please contact ONLY the person, centre, telephone number or email address and remember to mention that you saw the listing in CJS Training Directory. For all courses assume that booking is required and a fee may be applicable.

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