Course CodeBEN204Fee CodeS3Duration (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. Nature park or Countryside management is an industry with a future for those that have a passion for preserving and caring for our natural environment. Learn More About Nature Park Management Understand the role of nature park in preservation natural environment How to use native plants to create natural, balanced ecosystems Learn about the risk management plants to preserve nature parks Lesson Structure There are 10 lessons in this course: Natural Environments -preserving natural environments; plant associations and environment rehabilitation Recreation and the Environment -impact of recreation on natural environments Wildlife Management in Nature Parks -impact of park visitors on wildlife; managing wildlife Visitor Amenities in Nature Parks -design; provision of visitor amenities including picnic areas and campgrounds; management of facilities Park Interpretation -interpretative facilities including signs and education programs Trail Design and Construction -designing access routes in parks; designing and constructing walking tracks Water Areas -conserving and managing natural water bodies in nature park; impact of humans on water areas Marketing Nature Parks -strategies used to promote nature parks Risk Management I -identifying, minimising and managing natural hazards; safety issues Risk Management II -preparing a risk management plan. Aims Explain the role of nature parks in preserving natural environments. Explain the role of nature parks as a recreation resource. Explain the issues of managing wildlife in nature parks. Explain the design of visitor amenities in nature parks and their impact on the environment. Explain the role interpretative facilities in nature parks. Explain the design and construction of trails within nature parks. Explain the importance and management of natural water areas in nature parks Explain the importance of effective marketing in promoting nature parks. Explain safety issues and hazard management in nature parks. Explain the use of risk management plans in nature parks. FUNCTIONS OF PARK MANAGEMENT Broadly the functions of nature park management include: Preservation of natural habitats Land rehabilitation Wildlife management Control of feral pests Management of natural hazards Visitor management The focus of this course is to understand the impact of humans on natural environments, and how park management seeks to provide quality recreational and educational experiences without compromising the parks’ natural environment. WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS COURSE? Those looking to gain a foothold in this profession Those working in nature parks and needing further insights into management techniques Park Rangers Countryside managers HOW TO ENROL Click box below on left hand side - follow instructions. IF YOU NEED ADVICE - click here to use our FREE ADVISORY SERVICE