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Ground Preparation for Woodland Creation
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Ground Preparation for Woodland Creation

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Introductory
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Multiple dates available Short Course Online

Overview

Welcome to our comprehensive online course on Ground Preparation for Woodland Creation. This course is relevant to anyone involved or interested in tree planting across the UK. This includes contractors, contract managers, land owners, specifiers, regulators, or anyone simply interested in the how and why ground preparation for woodland creation takes place.

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Introductory

Ground Preparation for Woodland Creation

The course is comprised of modules and previously recorded online tutorials covering:

At a glance

  • What is ground preparation?
  • Site conditions and tree growth
  • Environmental guidance and legislation
  • Ground preparation techniques
  • Matching ground preparation to the site
  • Case study reflections
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