Thinning for Managers & Supervisors

The aim of the event is to provide participants with the fundamental knowledge required to understand why thinning of woodlands is good practise and how to thin, in accordance with UK best practise. Using site-based examples.

• Location: UK

• Study mode: Classroom & On-site

• Duration: 1 day

Objectives

At the end of the course, the participants should have an understanding of:

• The purpose of thinning;

• The basic information required before thinning;

• Thinning practice starting with first thinning

• Thinning types and intensities;

• Basic thinning planning;

• Thinning control;

• The importance of basic records;

Who should attend?

• Existing Forestry Works Managers

• Site Supervisors

• Team Leaders

• Managers within Forestry

• Forestry contractors wishing to understand their responsibilities on site

Other Information

• The course will include visiting site in a forestry and woodland environment. The ground will be uneven so there will be a need to wear PPE suitable for outdoor visits appropriate to the conditions and weather.

• This course can be tailored to customer requirements.

Cost

Dependant on course requirements.