Course Overview
In this intensive 2 day course, we'll delve deep into the world of soil, gaining invaluable insight
1. Soil Identification: Learn how to identify various soil types, how they are formed and understand the intricate balance of nutrients within different soil types.
2. Grouping Soils: Master the art of categorising soils by parent material, soil type and vegetation cover. This system of soil type grouping can be used for a quick and effective management decision tool when planning for woodland creation and replanting projects.
3. Matching tree species to the soil type and water retention to maximise your tree health and growth. Crucial for effective forestry establishment and long-term forest resilience.
4. Soil Surveying Techniques: Equip yourself with the skills to conduct comprehensive soil surveys, structured around standard methodologies and technologies.
5. Mobile App Technology: Harness the power of mobile app technology to streamline your soil surveying process, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
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.