2.1 Forest Establishment
£510.00 + VAT
Options to establish a new, or the next generation of trees on site, including early maintenance.
Eligible for the Future Foresters Training Fund and Women in Forestry Training Fund. Applications for funding will re-open soon. Register your interest here.
12 in stock
When
29 – 31 July 2025, 9am to 5pm
Where
Dunkeld, Perthshire
In a nutshell
This module provides an overview of the principles of forest establishment including ground preparation, planting, and maintenance operations, both on restock and afforestation sites. Particular emphasis is given to the use and management of natural regeneration as an establishment method. The module includes indoor sessions as well as extensive site visits and practical exercises.
Learning outcomes
Delegates can conclude from site conditions on appropriate ground cultivation techniques and apply them to best practice. They are able to design and supervise establishment operations, decide on necessary protection measures, put a suitable monitoring system in place and plan respacing, formative shaping and pruning interventions if and when they become necessary.
Pre-Requisite knowledge
- Basic understanding of forestry practice and/or undergraduate degree or equivalent
- Understanding of site conditions and tree species selection (module 1.1)
Additional details
All course materials included in price. Lunch will be available to purchase from the Birnam Arts cafe. A packed lunch will be required on Tuesdays when the cafe is closed.