Environmental Awareness for Managers & Supervisors
This one-day training course is designed for individuals who supervise or manage forestry operations and are responsible for ensuring environmental protection on site.
The training scope for this course was developed by the Forest Industry Environmental Management Group (FIEG) in partnership with the FISA Forestry Works Manager Working Group. It is based on the CONFOR-published Guidance on Responsibilities for Environmental Protection in Forestry (GREPF) and aligns with the UK Forestry Standard.
Location: UK
Study mode: Classroom & on Site
Duration: 1 day
Cost: From £195.00+VAT per person*
Objectives
The legislative and regulatory framework for environmental protection in forestry
Defined roles and responsibilities of duty holders, including Forestry Works Managers and Environmental Supervisors
How to commission and supervise competent personnel for environmental responsibilities
Key environmental protection areas and associated risks within forestry operations
Licensing, permissions, and consent requirements
Environmental standards, monitoring, and site supervision
Environmental incident response, reporting, and emergency planning
Who should attend?
Forestry Works Managers
Site Supervisors and Team Leaders
Environmental Supervisors
Forestry Managers
Contractors and contract managers responsible for site operations
Those with responsibility for environmental protection measures on forestry sites
Lead Instructor
Graham Morgan MICFor CEnv MCIEEM - The SLIM Woodlands C.I.C
Other Information
The course will include visiting site in a forestry and woodland environment. The ground will be uneven so there will be a need to wear PPE suitable for outdoor visits appropriate to the conditions and weather.
This course can be tailored to customer requirements.
Bespoke option available: We can organise this course on your site subject to planning & preparation costs.*