Tree Identification
Identifying Trees - Learning to recognise common tree species in the UK.
Identifying Trees - Learning to recognise common tree species in the UK.
Gain knowledge and understanding of preparing, driving and riding ATV’s safely and efficiently. ATVs are widely used in agriculture and forestry for moving people and goods, in this module we will look at the principal handling techniques to ensure safe...
Understand how electricity is generated using technologies such as solar photovoltaic (PV), wind, biogas/anaerobic digestion (AD) and hydro.
Most energy consumption for fixed equipment in the Cereals Sector is used in grain drying, and grain storage, with heat being the largest energy use. This module focuses on these main energy-using processes; any technology improvement or increase in process...
This course takes participants through the key characteristics of most of the plant-based farm habitats which are mentioned in the Sustainable Farming Scheme proposals, and provides information on how to do a quick survey to identify habitat types. By the...
In this unit we look at how you, your family, and your staff can minimise your risk, reduce your stress and stay healthy and safe on the farm.
This course will provide an overview of the potential threats to trees in Wales and help to identify tree pests and diseases. It provides suggested actions to take on infected trees and clear steps to help prevention.
Agroforestry includes both the integration of trees on farmland and the use of agricultural crops and livestock in woodlands. Intensive arable and livestock systems can produce high yields per unit area and labour, but they can also have negative environmental...
Fire has been part of the natural ecology of upland and some lowland environments, particularly heathland, for many thousands of years. It occurs naturally as a result of lightning strikes and it is also one of the oldest land-management tools...
Working alongside ecosystems by boosting biodiversity and the health of ecosystem like soils, can help farms become more sustainable long-term.
This course looks at key aspects of ecosystems and relates this to management areas that should be considered towards...