A range of semi-natural habitats are subject to managed burning including in particular moorland and heath, but also some mires and other wetlands (such as reedbeds), grasslands 

Net Zero is one of many terms used regarding carbon emissions. As we approach the UK target year, discussion on the subject will only increase.

This module outlines what Net Zero is, explains some key terms and principles, and gives...

This is a half day course with a separate assessment at a later date.  Following successful completion you will be issued a certificate of competence which can be used to purchase the sheep dip.

If you need to buy or...

Sustainable biomass production is an important piece in the transition from a fossil fuel-dependent economy to renewables. This module outlines what Net Zero is, explains some key terms and principles, and gives some context to the UK’s Net Zero ambitions.

Effective land management strategies are key to helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions produced by agriculture. Climate change is exactly what the name suggests – a global change in climate patterns due to global warming which is caused by human activities...

This course will look at factors relating to farm emissions and maximising carbon sequestration within sustainable farming and land management practices. Energy efficiency strategies will be discussed as well as energy production via renewable technologies as a way to reduce...

Heat recovery is a process that captures waste heat from various systems or processes and repurposes it. In many agricultural or horticultural operations, significant amounts of heat are generated and often expelled to the atmosphere. By implementing heat recovery systems...

In this course we look at strategies for controlling weeds. 

This course will cover types of air pollution, ammonia from livestock (livestock feed and animal housing) and ammonia from land management (manure spreading, manure storage, non-organic fertiliser use)"