Monday 20th October to Wednesday 22nd October: Welshpool, Powys

Learn to carry out structured woodland surveys, gathering accurate field data that forms the backbone of a professional management plan. 

Gain the knowledge to ensure every plan meets the UK Forestry Standard, supporting compliance and best practice in sustainable forestry. 

Develop plans that balance regulatory requirements with the unique goals of your woodland, whether that’s production, conservation, or recreation. 

Understand how to present your plans in a way that unlocks regulatory approvals and maximises your chances of grant or funding success. 

Build strategies that enhance biodiversity, protect habitats, and ensure the resilience of your woodland for decades to come. 

Learn to create visually effective, data-rich maps that strengthen communication and decision-making. 

Translate your strategy into an actionable, time-bound plan that gives clarity for operations on the ground. 

 Welshpool, Powys, Mid Wales and the surrounding woodlands.

Venue address:  

The House Building Factory

Buttington Cross Enterprise Park

Welshpool, Powys

SY21 8SL

Three days

Monday 20th October 2025 to Wednesday 22nd October 2025

We will bring the knowledge and expertise; you just need to bring with you a laptop which has QGIS already loaded and Word/Excel or the equivalent.

You will need to have some basic understanding of QGIS and MS packages.

Part of this course will be conducted outside, no matter what the weather throws at us, so please bring appropriate wet weather clothing and a change of clothes if required.

PLEASE AWAIT CONFIRMATION BY EMAIL THAT THE COURSE HAS SUFFICIENT NUMBERS TO RUN BEFORE BOOKING ANY ACCOMODATION. WE WILL NOTIFY YOU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ONCE WE HAVE SUFFICIENT BOOKINGS.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

£679, payable on booking. This can be paid via credit or debit card or using PayPal.

Lunch and refreshments are included.

The balance is payable on booking in order to reserve your place. Please await confirmation of sufficient numbers on the course before booking any accommodation.

Refund policy if a trainee needs to cancel: More than 2 months prior to the course = full refund. Between 1 and 2 months prior to the course = 50% refund. Less than one month before the workshop = no refund unless the place can be filled by another participant.

In the unlikely event that the organisers need to cancel or postpone a course: A full refund or transfer to an alternative date will be available; however, we cannot be responsible for any consequential losses such as related to travel, accommodation or work arrangements etc.