Course CodeBAG109Fee CodeS2Duration (approx)100 hoursQualificationTo obtain formal documentation the optional exam(s) must be completed which will incur an additional fee of £30. Alternatively, a letter of completion may be requested. Learn to Grow and Manage Forests The science of forestry involves developing, utilising, conserving, and repairing forests, woodlands, and other resources for the benefit of people and the environment. It is practiced in natural and plantation forests. This course will help you understand the basic fundamentals of forestry. Lesson Structure There are 9 lessons in this course: The Scope, Nature and Fundamentals of Forestry Introduction to Forests Tree Value Understanding Wood Tools in Forestry Power Tools and General Tool Maintenance Deciding on Tools in Agroforestry Applications Extending Chain Life Duty of Care in The Workplace Protective Equipment Timber Types Introduction to Timber and Forest Products Different Types of Wood and Their Uses Composites Harvesting Tree Felling and Stump Removal Protecting Trees National Tree Registers Keeping the Work Site Safe Duty of Care Costing Jobs Milling and Processing Introduction to Processing Timber Turning Trees into Timber Reviewing Saws Effecting of Shrinkage Wood Preservation in Cut Timber Plantation and Forestry Management Introduction Key terms Silviculture Shelterbelts Pruning and Thinning Conservation & Restoration Forestry Introduction to conservation and restoration Forestry for Wildlife Conservation Forestry for Erosion Control Forestry for Salinity Control Design Options including wide-spaced, clump and cluster and woodlots Agroforestry Introduction to agroforestry Benefits of Agroforestry including carbon sinks and credits Agroforestry in Farming Future Developments Urban Forestry Introduction to Urban Forestry Selecting Tree Species Where to Plant Environmental and Health Benefits of Trees in Urban Environments Production Benefits of Trees in Urban Environments Lesson 9 PBL: Planning a Commercial Timber Production Project Based Activity: to write a plan for commercial timber production on a small 5-acre woodlot, taking account of the site specific and environmental considerations. Aims Understand the nature and scope of forestry including the importance of trees, evaluation of trees and the equipment used in the industry. Explain types of timber and forest products. Explain the harvesting of timber. Explain milling and processing, including small and large scale milling, timber drying, timber preservation and chipping. Explain the management of plantations and forests. Explain the value and application of conservation and restoration forestry, as an alternative or supplementary form of forestry. Explain the value and application of agroforestry, as an alternative or supplementary form of forestry. Explain the value and application of urban forestry, as an alternative or supplementary form of forestry. PBL Project Aim: Implement necessary planning for commercial timber production at imaginary Lenkat Forest taking account of site and environmental considerations. WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? Arborists Landscapers Managers of parks and gardens Farmers Foresters Timber process worker Environmental Assessors, Land Managers Urban planners, Developers, Architects