OCN Sustainable Woodland Management level 3

This level three accredited course covers the principles and practice of sustainable woodland management.

Day One: Mon 30th March

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Sustainability wide context and woodland specific, timber miles etc discussion 1 Woodland types, national classification, ancient, indicator plants woodland walk 2 Woodland structure, layers woodland walk 1 woodland assessment, maps, history, observation tutorial ½ woodland assessment practical, feedback, discussion 1 ½

Day Two: Tues 31st March

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Methods of woodland management tutorial/site visit 2 Practical sustainable woodland management

practical demonstration and instruction 4

Day Three: Weds 1st April

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Woodland bio-diversity, surveys, records, management to improve tutorial, woodland walk 3

Woodland law, felling licences, grants, planning, public access, contracts etc tutorial discussion 2 Woodland pests, sustainable methods of control tutorial, observation 1

Day Four: Thurs 2nd April

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Adding value to woodland produce discussion in wood and mobile sawmill demo 2 Craftwork basics, cleaving, weaving , basic products practical 5

Day Five: Fri 3rd April

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Community/social forestry tutorial/discussion 1 Non-timber woodland produce, value of environment tutorial 1 ½ Mushroom log inoculation practical demonstration and instruction 1 ½ feedback, questions and answers, close discussion 1

The learning outcomes for this course are that the learner should: Ø Understand the principles of woodland sustainability. Ø Know how to categorise different woodland types. Ø Understand the structure of woodlands. Ø Understand methods of woodland management. Ø Be able to undertake woodland management. Ø Understand timber processing. Ø Be able to use woodland craft skills. Ø Understand timber production. Ø Understand how to promote biodiversity in woodland. Ø Understand woodland law and management. Ø Understand social forestry and the value of community support.