26/05/2026 HighGround Virtual Rural Weeks 3 Days

Online
HighGround

operationsmanager@highgroung-uk.org c-js.info/4c0obZ6

*** for serving military personnel, veterans and reservists ONLY ***
The virtual week consists of 8 1-hour sessions delivered online over a period of three days, giving attendees a general overview of the land-based sector and a chance to ask questions of presenters as well. The sessions tend to include: agriculture, arboriculture, forestry, rural estate management, landscape gardening, self-employment, environmental conservation, along with a general discussion session. This course is fully funded.  To register: contact Heatheroperationsmanager@highgroung-uk.org

Free Course

29/05/2026 Letting Nature Lead 1 Day

Glen Feshie, Cairngorms
SCOTLAND: The Big Picture

stef@scotlandbigpicture.com c-js.info/42dokoK

Join Peter Cairns at his 120-acre farm holding in the Cairngorms, where a 'let nature lead' approach, has been shaping the landscape for three decades.

Cost £95

03/06/2026 An introduction to Soil Identification for foresters 1 Day

Alice Holt Research Centre, Farnham
Royal Forestry Society
01296 678588
events@rfs.org.uk c-js.info/4h4w2pW

A one day course with Dr Andy Moffat - to understand the importance of soil recognition in forest management. Covering how to use published geological and soil information to help in soil type identification. How to approach soil investigation and gain some practical experience. Understand the FC Ecological Site Classification (ESC) System. Understand how to predict tree species suitability using ESC, taking climate change into account.

Cost £145 (190 Non-members)

05/06/2026 Wildlife Highways: Connecting Habitats 1 Day

Argaty, Stirling
SCOTLAND: The Big Picture

stef@scotlandbigpicture.com c-js.info/3SVcVEq

Join ecologist Aidan Maccormick at award-winning Argaty Red Kites for a hands-on journey into designing and building a thriving nature network to help wildlife move, adapt and flourish in a changing world.

Cost £95

12/06/2026 Letting Nature Lead

Glen Feshie, Cairngorms
SCOTLAND: The Big Picture

stef@scotlandbigpicture.com c-js.info/42dokoK

Join Peter Cairns at his 120-acre farm holding in the Cairngorms, where a 'let nature lead' approach, has been shaping the landscape for three decades.

Cost £95

16/06/2026 Design considerations for BNG river and stream enhancement 2 Days

Online learning
CIEEM
01962 868626
training@cieem.net c-js.info/4t6p6xS

This course will help navigate some of the factors to consider when designing river enhancements.

18/06/2026 The Woodland Carbon Code: A Practical Guide to Carbon Funding for Woodland Owners 1 Day

Adstockfields Farm, Adstock
Royal Forestry Society
01296 678588
events@rfs.org.uk c-js.info/4h4w2pW

A one day course with David McCulloch and Alex MacKinnon of CarbonStore - providing a comprehensive explanation of every aspect associated with securing carbon funding through the Woodland Carbon Code. From registering your prospective woodland with the Woodland Carbon Code before planting starts to selling the carbon credits once it has been validated and/or verified, the course will equip you with all the information you need to understand what work is required, what costs are involved and how long it takes.

Cost £75 (120 Non-members)

30/06/2026 Peatland Restoration Practitioner 6 Days

Skipton
Yorkshire Peat Partnership

peat.training@yppartnership.org.uk c-js.info/4rSqNii

Learn to map and survey peatlands, design restoration and oversee delivery in this 6-day course accredited by LANTRA. Designed to get new entrants to the sector up to speed, it provides an overview of the full life-cycle of a blanket bog restoration project. Session 1: 30/06-02/07, Session 2: 21/07-23/07.

Cost £1200

07/07/2026 Peatland Restoration Practitioner 6 Days

Skipton
Yorkshire Peat Partnership

peat.training@yppartnership.org.uk c-js.info/4rSqNii

Learn to map and survey peatlands, design restoration and oversee delivery in this 6-day course accredited by LANTRA. Designed to get new entrants to the sector up to speed, it provides an overview of the full life-cycle of a blanket bog restoration project. Session 1: 07/07-09/07, Session 2: 28/07-30/07

Cost £1200

14/07/2026 Peatland Restoration Practitioner 6 Days

Skipton
Yorkshire Peat Partnership

peat.training@yppartnership.org.uk c-js.info/4rSqNii

Learn to map and survey peatlands, design restoration and oversee delivery in this 6-day course accredited by LANTRA. Designed to get new entrants to the sector up to speed, it provides an overview of the full life-cycle of a blanket bog restoration project. Session 1: 14/07-16/07 Session 2: 04/08-06/08

Cost £1200

14/08/2026 Peatland Restoration Practitioner 6 Days

Skipton
Yorkshire Peat Partnership

peat.training@yppartnership.org.uk c-js.info/4rSqNii

Learn to map and survey peatlands, design restoration and oversee delivery in this 6-day course accredited by LANTRA. Designed to get new entrants to the sector up to speed, it provides an overview of the full life-cycle of a blanket bog restoration project. 14/08 (online), 18/08-21/08 (Skipton), 28/08 (online)

Cost £1200

15/09/2026 HighGround Virtual Rural Weeks 3 Days

Online
HighGround

operationsmanager@highgroung-uk.org c-js.info/4c0obZ6

*** for serving military personnel, veterans and reservists ONLY ***
The virtual week consists of 8 1-hour sessions delivered online over a period of three days, giving attendees a general overview of the land-based sector and a chance to ask questions of presenters as well. The sessions tend to include: agriculture, arboriculture, forestry, rural estate management, landscape gardening, self-employment, environmental conservation, along with a general discussion session. This course is fully funded.  To register: contact Heatheroperationsmanager@highgroung-uk.org

22/10/2026 Restoring Wild Rivers 1 Day

Aberfeldy
SCOTLAND: The Big Picture

stef@scotlandbigpicture.com c-js.info/4cfml4Z

Join river ecologist, Duncan Pepper, for an informative and inspiring introduction to the principles of river and wetland restoration.

Cost £95

31/10/2026 9 Ways to Rewild Residential Training 6 Days

Glen Feshie, Cairngorms
SCOTLAND: The Big Picture
07500536979
stef@scotlandbigpicture.com c-js.info/3J6Hoh5

Join us for this immersive 5-night training course in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, exploring and learning about the principles of ecological restoration, or rewilding.

Cost £1795

10/11/2026 HighGround Virtual Rural Weeks 3 Days

Online
HighGround

operationsmanager@highgroung-uk.org c-js.info/4c0obZ6

*** for serving military personnel, veterans and reservists ONLY ***
The virtual week consists of 8 1-hour sessions delivered online over a period of three days, giving attendees a general overview of the land-based sector and a chance to ask questions of presenters as well. The sessions tend to include: agriculture, arboriculture, forestry, rural estate management, landscape gardening, self-employment, environmental conservation, along with a general discussion session. This course is fully funded.  To register: contact Heather operationsmanager@highgroung-uk.org

Free Course

18/11/2026 Old House to Eco-house: A Guide to Retrofitting Historic Buildings Autumn Intensive 2 Days

RAU Cirencester campus
Royal Agricultural University
+44(0)1285 889850
cpd@rau.ac.uk www.rau.ac.uk/courses/cpd

Cost £425+VAT (Residential); 355+ VAT (Non-residential)

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.

Contact For Details Woodland to Workshop 3 Days

Herefordshire
Woodland Heritage
07871 198 798
office@woodlandheritage.org c-js.info/3XItmr7

Based in the woodland, timber yard, sawmill and workshop, the Woodland to Workshop course is open to attendees from all aspects of the timber supply chain. An intense, practical course taught by industry experts. Small course size enables an interactive approach, ensuring a learning opportunity of enduring quality.

Cost £650

Contact For Details Proficient Deer Stalking Certificate Level 1 PDS1 (LANTRA ACCREDITED)

Available throught the UK
Shooting & Hunting Academy
0203 9810159
Info@shootingandhuntingacademy.co.uk c-js.info/3BWU2fs

The PDS1 is a nationally recognised Deer Management Course, accredited by LANTRA and UK Rural Skills (UKRS), the UK's largest, land-based awarding bodies. Includes the Large Game Meat and Hygiene course. The theory element is delivered Online and the Practical Verification is an additional session delivered in the field throughout the U.K.

Cost £395

Contact For Details Airgun Proficiency Course APC (LANTRA ACCREDITED)

Available throught the UK
Shooting & Hunting Academy
0203 9810159
Info@shootingandhuntingacademy.co.uk c-js.info/3Pri4lH

Providing nationally recognised accreditation through LANTRA the 'Airgun Proficiency Course' (APC) sets the standard in UK airgun training and is invaluable to recreational airgun shooters who wish to demonstrate a level of competence to landowners, clubs and the police. The theory element is delivered Online and the Practical Verification is an additional session delivered in the field throughout the U.K

Cost £125

Contact For Details Proficient Deer Stalking Certificate Level 2 PDS2

Available throught the UK
Shooting & Hunting Academy
0203 9810159
Info@shootingandhuntingacademy.co.uk c-js.info/40pOBPi

The PDS2 is a Deer Stalking Qualification that is designed to follow on from the foundation skills achieved during the PDS1. The level 2 course consists of two elements, a taught element delivered via the 'Shooting & Hunting Academy' through a series of modules and classes, and a practical demonstration of skill by the candidate, that is observed by a PDS Approved Verifier in the field. The theory element is delivered Online and the Practical Assesments of 2 culls via additional sessions are delivered in the field throughout the U.K.

Cost £120

Contact For Details PDS Approved Verifier Course

Available throught the UK
Shooting & Hunting Academy
0203 9810159
Info@shootingandhuntingacademy.co.uk c-js.info/3PrKFHJ

This online course is for those with DSC2 or PDS2, professional stalkers, range officers or equivalent, that wish to become Approved Verifiers (AV's) for the PDS1. Approved Verifiers are required in all areas of the UK to verify the skills of PDS1 candidates who have completed the PDS1 Online. If you are suitably qualified, enrol now to become an AV for the PDS1.

Cost £10

Contact For Details George Digweed Shooting Masterclass

Available throught the UK
Shooting & Hunting Academy
0203 9810159
Info@shootingandhuntingacademy.co.uk c-js.info/4j7QbwH

George Digweed is the greatest shot the world has ever seen. This Masterclass delivered by George Digweed MBE and hosted by 'Mr Pigeon', provides an insight to shooting bigger bags and the winning mind of a world champion.

Cost £35

Contact For Details Driven Boar Shooting Masterclass

Available throught the UK
Shooting & Hunting Academy
0203 9810159
Info@shootingandhuntingacademy.co.uk c-js.info/4j3UrgJ

UK CEO of Blaser Group and highly acclaimed driven boar shooter Frederic Hanner, delivers an in depth and insightful look at shooting driven Boar on the continent. The class is perfect for those traveling abroad to shoot driven boar and shines a light on elements such as; What to expect? How to behave, and of course how to shoot better.

Cost £35

Contact For Details Deer Track & Recovery Course UKDTR

Available throught the UK
Shooting & Hunting Academy
0203 9810159
Info@shootingandhuntingacademy.co.uk c-js.info/4h0SyQ2

In this insightful course, leading industry experts - UK Deer Track & Recovery (UKDTR), set out clear, best practice guidance in the recovery and dispatch of shot and injured deer and the use of dogs.

Cost £65

Contact For Details APC Approved Verifier Course

Available throught the UK
Shooting & Hunting Academy
0203 9810159
Info@shootingandhuntingacademy.co.uk c-js.info/4j66Ctq

APC Approved Verifiers (AVs) are required in all areas of the UK to verify the skills of candidates that have completed the Airgun Proficiency Course (APC).

Contact For Details Grey Squirrel Management Course

TBC
Shooting & Hunting Academy
0203 9810159
Info@shootingandhuntingacademy.co.uk c-js.info/3PnZkUp

This Grey Squirrel Management course is designed to equip candidates with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively control grey squirrel populations in UK forests and woodlands.This course is essential for individuals involved in conservation, forestry management, and wildlife protection, as grey squirrels pose a significant threat to native biodiversity and ecosystems.

Contact For Details Highland Deer Stalking Certificate

TBC
Shooting & Hunting Academy
0203 9810159
Info@shootingandhuntingacademy.co.uk c-js.info/3PnZkUp

This comprehensive, certificated course is perfect for lowland deer stalkers, foreign hunters and all those who intend to travel to the Scottish Highlands to hunt and stalk deer.

Contact For Details Traditional Deer Stalking - The Woodland Hunter 3 Days

Waldron
Phil Brooke Longbows - Traditional Skills School

info@philbrookelongbows.co.uk c-js.info/3EqiJBI

Come and learn the skills to follow, trail, sustainably shoot and butcher wild deer safely in our private woodlands which are under our management for education and wildlife conservation. See the website for more info.

Cost £625

Various Countryside Management

Online
ETUK
01392 532045
admin@ecologytraining.co.uk c-js.info/2OH694T

Covering a wide range of topics including reserves management, rewilding, conservation grazing, habitat restoration, and sustainable habitat management techniques, this course is perfect for those interested in learning about managing and preserving rural landscapes.

Cost £180

Various Introduction to Rewilding

Online
OpenLearn/Rewilding Europe

c-js.info/3H6Q9XT

Rewilding offers a hopeful new vision for restoring our natural world in the 21st century, with an inspirational message that is capturing hearts and minds on an ever-increasing scale. The growth of the global rewilding movement mirrors a growing desire in society to revitalise nature – not just because nature itself is life-affirming and wonderful, but because such revitalisation can help us to address many of our most pressing challenges.