Forestry Training Courses

A practical 3-day course designed to help foresters and land managers assess and understand soils to make better woodland establishment decisions. Learn how to assess soil types, localised conditions and opportunities, and apply your findings to improve species selection, planting success, and long-term woodland resilience. 

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A 3-day course, focused on enabling you and your forests to keep successfully in line with the protected species guidance.

Learn how to carry out targeted habitat assessments, understand legal requirements, and recognise when to seek specialist support. Ideal for those looking to balance operational planning, productive forestry and ecological responsibility. Learn more...

A 3-day in-person QGIS course designed for forestry and ecology professionals. Allowing you to initially establish a thorough knowledge of the QGIS software, before building your confidence in practical, hands-on GIS exercises tailored to your work—covering both introductory and intermediate levels.     Learn more...

A specialist 1-day, field-based course focused on surveying and understanding deep peat, designed to support both regulatory compliance and practical restoration projects. This hands-on training will build your confidence in recognising peatland plants, peat depth and management needs.     Learn more...

This course simplifies the risk assessment process, whether for contract or woodland management, surveys, or inspections, we combine legal essentials with practical know-how from 30 years of field experience. Learn how to create efficient risk assessments using digital tools and mobile apps—saving time while staying compliant. Designed for foresters who want to streamline safety without cutting corners.     Express interest...

Designed to deepen your QGIS knowledge, build your field-use of GIS. You'll learn how to integrate QGIS with mobile survey apps, manage complex data layers, and create maps that are practical, clear, and professional. With expert guidance, this course will help you use GIS more effectively in planning, fieldwork, and reporting—tailored specifically for forestry and ecology professionals looking to take their skills to the next level.    Express interest...