Course code

FDEFO

Duration

1 Year

Qualification

Award in Land-based Studies

Course overview

This programme is practically focused, giving learners the chance to gain a
variety of forestry skills as well as building their knowledge of trees and
woodlands, including growth, care and management. This is an excellent
foundation for further education courses in which you will primarily work with
hand tools and gain some exposure to machinery.


Modules

  • Working safely with tools and equipment in the woodland
  • Selecting and preparing sites for planting
  • Tree planting and maintenance
  • Maintaining woodland sites
  • Understanding the effect of pests and diseases on trees

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