Basic Woodland Management

The purpose of this course is to equip candidates with the basic knowledge to manage woodland where the primary aim is conservation for nature.

This course covers basic history of British woodland, woodland structure, management challenges and techniques and how they can affect flora and fauna, woodland features, management principles for conservation.

Outline of the history of British woodland; woodland benefits; 4 tier woodland layers; effects of neglect; challenges of small woodland; Intervention; priorities; ASNW; Traditional methods of management; No’s of Invertebrates associated with trees & shrubs; changes in use by birds as trees grow; Thinning, regeneration & planting; Glades, rides, open spaces & dead/dying trees; management principles for nature conservation.