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£180.00

Woodland Management for Biodiversity

20 hours
11 modules
Introductory

This woodland management for biodiversity course is designed for those interested in conservation, ecological consultancy, or reserve management. This course provides a solid foundation in woodland management, the importance of woodlands and how to write management plans across the UK.

If you aspire to work in the woodlands sector, this course would be a great starting point. It is also perfect for anyone wishing to create management plans or give advice on woodland management, ecological consultants and conservation workers. This is an online self-study course and covers the foundation of woodland habitat management for improving biodiversity.

The course comprises ten modules, which you can work through in your own time, with additional reading to consolidate your learning.

Course format: These 10 self-study modules will be available immediately upon booking and you can work through the content in your own time. To further enhance your learning experience and knowledge there will be some directed reading at the end of each module.

At the end of the course there will be a short quiz and if you get over 70% you will receive a Certificate.

Time commitment: The 10 self-study modules are available when you book and you can study them at your own pace. Allow 1-2 hours per module to give you time to explore links and do some research on each subject.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will:

  • Have an awareness of the reasons for habitat management,
  • Understand the need for correct woodland management and a management plan,
  • Recognise the importance of site surveying and data collection prior to management,
  • Understand the issues encountered in woodlands and woodland management,
  • Gain knowledge of woodland management for a range of species, including plants, birds, dormice, bats and invertebrates.
  • Understand why monitoring is important,
  • Know how to start writing a management plan.

You will gain a wider knowledge of the subject that will help equip you for jobs in the conservation and ecology sectors.

Courses modules:

Module 1

– Why manage woodlands?

Module 2

– Woodland Management Techniques

Module 3

– Problems of Woodland Management

Module 4

– Woodland Management for Birds

Module 5

– Woodland Management for Dormice

Module 6

– Woodland Management for Bats

Module 7

•Module 7 – Woodland Management for Invertebrates

Module 8

•Module 8 – Woodland Management for Plant Diversity

Module 9

•Module 9 – Woodland Management Plans

Module 10

•Module 10 – Monitoring Woodland Management and Conclusions

Module 11

Woodland Management for Biodiversity END OF COURSE QUIZ

Here’s what our students are saying:

The extra reading materials and links within the course were really good and contained some great information and places to go to for further details that I hadn’t found previously. I also liked the layout of the modules.
Sophie
This course gives a really detailed yet easy to digest overview of the areas of knowledge and skill needed to manage woodland well. It breaks things down in a way that means the information is easy to take in and is not overwhelming. I highly recommend! This course left me feeling motivated and inspired.
Frances Bibby
Excellent course and absolutely packed with information. Honestly, I can’t fault it and would recommend to anyone it’s a great course for beginners or for people already in the industry or just working with chainsaws.
Matthew Dunn
Just packed with information and very simple layout so didn’t need to waste time learning the layout of everything.
Matthew Dunn
I would definitely recommend this course to others. The material was very accessible and well structured and all of the additional resources suggested made it a very detailed overview of the subject
Student
I found this course very useful and full of practical information, fair play at setting all this up. As a person being interested in this field it is extremely helpful that such courses exist and also the fact that you can do them online, I have found not many others like this one and I have already started managing the invasive Myrtle in our woodland. If I met a person that would be suited to this course I would definitely advise them to take it
Student

FAQs

Can I retake the quiz if I fail?

The final exam is designed to test whether you have learned the appropriate knowledge and skills during this course. If you take the final exam and do not pass, we encourage you to review the course material and ensure you have read, understood and remembered the lessons. We want you to get the most out of this course and provide you with the knowledge and confidence you need to apply what you learn to your job or career. You may retake the final test once you have revisited the course material.

Will I still have access to the course materials once I finish the course?

Yes! We want you to get as much out of this course as possible. We encourage you to refer back to your course materials from time to time to refresh your memory and ensure that you are confident on the subject. Therefore, when you purchase this course, you will have lifetime access to the course materials.