Course summary

Looking for a career where you can be immersed in nature and protect the world around you? Our FdSc Forestry degree provides a path into the forestry profession combined with an optional work experience element, so you gain all the practical know-how to be employed in a truly worthwhile and rewarding sector. From our campus in Ambleside (Lake District), you’ll have the opportunity to study in woodlands managed for conservation, timber production and social benefits - all within easy access. Delve into the enchanting world of forestry and discover the untapped wonders of nature. Course overview Study a professional forestry course at our National School of Forestry in the iconic Lake District National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site just minutes from our Ambleside campus. Gain the skills to start a career in a sector crucial for biodiversity, society and the economy, with a pathway into the National School of Forestry. On this course you will...

• Develop hands-on skills with our 150 hours of work experience.

• Get accredited by the Institute of Chartered Foresters.

• Use the latest forest management technology, such as remote sensing and drones during your studies, to enhance your employability.

• Benefits from our more than 50 years' experience educating and training professional and award-winning foresters.

• Boost your employability through our excellent links with the Royal Forestry Society, Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) and many other forestry organisations.

• Introduction to Managing Trees, Woods and Forests

• Measuring Trees and Forests

• Silviculture

• Woodland Ecology

• Wood Utilisation & Processing

• Forestry Fundamentals

• Practical Forest Skills

• Work Experience

• Geographic Information Systems

• Managing Forest Operations

• Forest Policy and Governance

• Forest Health and Protection

• People and Forests

• Forest Design and Planning