This course is delivered by Focus on Forestry First Ltd, an approved Lantra Awards Customised Provider.
Successful learners will receive a Lantra Awards certificate of attendance. It is not a formal qualification but provides recognised evidence of professional development.
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This one-day training course is designed for individuals who supervise or manage forestry operations and are responsible for ensuring environmental protection on site. It is suitable for Forestry Works Managers, Site Supervisors, Contractors, Environmental Supervisors, and others with responsibility for managing staff, contractors, or standing sales operations.
The course provides a structured overview of environmental roles, responsibilities, and practical management approaches within forestry operations. It combines classroom-based learning, discussion, case studies, and group exercises to support understanding of environmental legislation, regulatory expectations, and industry best practice.
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.
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At the end of the course the participant will have an understanding of:
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
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Graham is a Chartered Forester, Chartered Environmental Scientist and Ecologist with 24 years' professional experience across forestry, woodland management and environmental planning.
As Director and Lead Woodland Consultant at The SLIM Woodlands CIC, Graham combines practical forestry and ecological expertise with extensive experience in environmental guidance and policy. He is an experienced and highly regarded trainer, known for taking a pragmatic approach that considers both the practical realities of forestry operations and the needs of protected species.
His ability to translate complex environmental and regulatory requirements into clear, practical and proportionate guidance makes him ideally placed to deliver this course.
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Forestry Works Managers
Site Supervisors and Team Leaders
Environmental Supervisors
Forestry Managers
Contractors and contract managers responsible for site operations
Those with responsibility for supervising environmental protection measures on forestry sites
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£195.00+VAT per person
Please read our Terms & Conditions before booking.
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Refreshments will be provided but please bring a packed lunch.
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.
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