Please be aware, this is a 2 day event.

The course is divided into 4 main sessions as follows:

Session 1: Climate Change - facts for foresters

Session 2: Designing for climate change

Session 3: Managing for climate change

Session 4: Mitigation of climate change and its effects 

Sessions 2 and 3 are supported by practical site visits to new planting sites and mature woodland.

Learner Outcomes

• Understand the factors contributing to climate change, list the range of predicted scenarios and their potential impacts upon British forestry management

• Demonstrate an understanding of the techniques required to plan for the creation of new woodlands or urban forests considering the impacts of climate change

• Demonstrate an understanding of the techniques required to manage existing woodland in a productive and sustainable fashion within the predicted effects of climate change

• To differentiate between climate change adaptation and mitigation and the application of the latter.

Programme

The course starts at 9.30am on Day One and finishes at 5.00pm. Mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks and 45 mins for lunch.

 The course starts at 9.00am on Day Two and finishes at 4.30pm. There is a short written assessment at the end of the day. Mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks and 45 mins for lunch.

Instructor

Will Richardson MICFor

Point of contact

If you have any issues booking this event please contact Louise Heatlie - louise@focusonforestryfirst.co.uk.

Booking Fee

£20

Focus on Forestry First Ltd fully funds these events, all we ask for is a small booking fee to secure your place on the course.

Please read our Terms & Conditions before booking.