Introduction To Biodiversity

This Introduction to Biodiversity invites you to explore the ecosystems in your own local area and discover how local biodiversity supports a healthier planet for everyone.

Lantra Awards Level 1 Award in Dry Stone Walling

Gain a nationally recognised Level 1 qualification in dry stone walling.

Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Dry Stone Walling

This qualification is nationally recognised, reflects the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Dry Stone Walling, and is supported by The Dry Stone Walling Association (DSWA).

Lantra Awards Level 3 Certificate in Dry Stone Walling

This qualification is nationally recognised, reflects the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Dry Stone Walling, and is supported by The Dry Stone Walling Association (DSWA).

Leading Guided Walks/Involving the Community in the Environment

This course was developed to enable participants to plan, organise and lead a group of people in a walk and talk whilst ensuring their safety.

Muirburn Practitioner Foundation Course

Students will learn the requirements of the Muirburn Code and the practical skills that will allow them to use the equipment and techniques to safely apply fire as a land management technique, as part of a supervised team.

Peatland Restoration Practitioner

The Peatland Restoration Practitioner course has been developed by Yorkshire Peat Partnership, one of the UK’s most established peatland restoration teams. Attending this course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to deliver upland peatland restoration at scale.

The Maintenance, History and Ecological Principles of Wildflower Meadows

This course enables learners to develop an understanding of the basic ecology of wildflower meadows and helps those creating and maintaining them to maximise the diversity inherent within a natural system.

Understanding Woodlands and Woodland Management

This theoretical course introduces the main principles and practice of owning, managing and working a healthy, sustainable and resilient woodland in the UK; with a focus on small woodlands.

Wildfire Liaison Officer

The Wildfire Liaison Officer module, building upon the Vegetation Fire Foundation Course, provides the knowledge for pre-incident, during and post incident liaison between the Fire and Rescue Services during wildfire incidents.

Wildlife Identification in the Cairngorms

By the end of this course, participants should be able to identify the majority of birds and mammals seen and heard in the Cairngorms National Park.

Woodland Mammal Damage Assessment Course

This Woodland Mammal Damage Assessment Course aims to educate learners on recognising the different types of mammal damage and its impact in an ecosystem for WS1 & WS3 grant reporting.