Course Overview
Learn QGIS from the ground up, progressing from core fundamentals to hands-on, practical exercises.
1. Build a solid understanding of QGIS tools, functions, and workflows.
2. Learn to import, manage, and analyse forestry and ecology datasets.
3. Create high-quality maps for reports, plans, and stakeholder communication.
4. Explore intermediate features like data joins, field calculations, and geoprocessing.
5. Apply your new skills to realistic case studies relevant to your sector.
About your trainer, Steve Knight
With over 30 years of experience, including two decades in government bodies, the Forestry Commission England, Wales and Natural Resources Wales, Steve Knight is a seasoned leader in land management and conservation.
Now leading Clunside Forestry and Ecology Services, and armed with forestry and ecology degrees, Steve excels in sustainable woodland management and forest design.
He also teaches environmental courses, provides specialised training in forest management and ecology, climate change and mitigation, and has led teams in designing woodland management plans for England and Wales.
Steve Knight has also designed and lectured at degree level on environmental topics such as Woodland ecology, EIA, taxonomy, climate change, woodland management and conservation.