5.2 Forest Development Types
£170.00 + VAT
An introduction to the FDT concept and its practical application in forestry.
Eligible for the Future Foresters Training Fund and Women in Forestry Training Fund. Applications for funding will re-open soon. Register your interest here.
9 in stock
When
01 August 2025, 9am to 5pm
Where
Dunkeld, Perthshire
In a nutshell
This module provides an introduction to the FDT concept as a silvicultural tool to establish and manage diverse and resilient forests which are fit for the challenges of climate change. A 2-hour indoor session covers the structure and concept of FDTs, site visits show typical examples and guide through the process of selecting appropriate FDTs for given site conditions.
Learning outcomes
Delegates are familiar with the FDT concept and able to adapt it flexibly according to a given situation.
Pre-Requisite knowledge
- Basic understanding of forestry practice and/or undergraduate degree or equivalent
- Familiarity with terms and conventions of forest mensuration and forest growth & yield (module 3.2)
- Understanding of site conditions and tree species selection (module 1.1)
- Understanding the principles of forest establishment (module 2.1)
- Understanding tree ecology and the principles of thinning interventions (module 3.1)
- Understanding the principles of CCF (module 4.1)
Additional details
All course materials included in price. Lunch will be available to purchase from the Birnam Arts cafe.