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Management and Restoration of Established Woodland

Location: Plumpton College

Management and Restoration of Established Woodland

This one-day course introduces learners to the principles and practical techniques involved in managing and restoring established woodland.

Learners will study different woodland types, how woodland structure develops over time, and the influence of past and present management. Key topics include coppice cycles, thinning and selective management, woodland layers, and the role of tracks, rides, woodland edges and ecotones in creating and maintaining valuable habitats.

The course combines classroom and practical activities, enabling learners to apply concepts immediately through observation, discussion and hands-on tasks. Activities will focus on assessing woodland condition, identifying habitat features, and considering appropriate restoration and management options. Additional content may include deadwood management, invasive species awareness, climate resilience and balancing conservation with access. Practical activities will depend on weather and availability of materials.

Modules

By the end of the course, learners will have gained:

  • An understanding of woodland types, structure and management history
  • Knowledge of coppicing and restoration techniques
  • Awareness of how to manage edges, rides and ecotones for biodiversity
  • Confidence in assessing woodland condition and identifying management priorities
  • Practical insight into sustainable, habitat-led woodland management

Assessment

Assessment on this course will be practical and informal, designed to support learning rather than act as a barrier to participation.  Feedback will be provided throughout the course to reinforce learning and support individual development.

Entry Requirements

  • This one-day course is aimed at adults involved in, or interested in, the management and restoration of established woodland. It is suitable for private landowners, estate and countryside managers, foresters, conservation workers, farmers, arboriculturists, community woodland volunteers, and environmentally motivated individuals seeking to improve the condition, biodiversity and resilience of existing woodland.
  • No prior qualifications, experience or specialist knowledge are required, making it suitable for beginners as well as those with existing involvement in land or environmental work.
  • The course is designed for learners aged 18+ and is pitched at an introductory to intermediate level

The one-day format provides an inclusive and welcoming introduction, allowing participants from a wide range of backgrounds to gain practical insight, build confidence, and develop an understanding of how established woodland can be managed and restored for biodiversity, resilience and long-term sustainability.

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