Unlock the Secrets Beneath Your Trees: Technical Soil Identification & Surveying Course

Are you ready to unlock the hidden potential beneath your trees? Join us for a two-day course on soil identification and surveying specifically tailored for forestry professionals and land managers.

Course overview

In this intensive two-day workshop, we will delve deep into the world of soil, gaining invaluable insights into:

1. Soil Identification: Learn how to identify various soil types, how they are formed and understand the intricate balance of nutrients within different soil types
2. Grouping Soils: Master the art of categorizing soils by parent material, soil type and vegetation cover. This system of soil type grouping can be used for a quick and effective management decision tool when planning for woodland creation and replanting projects
3. Matching tree species to the soil type and water retention to maximise your tree health and growth.  Crucial for effective forestry establishment and long-term forest resilience
4. Soil & Deep Peat Surveying Techniques: Equip yourself with the skills to conduct comprehensive soil surveys, structured around standard methodologies and technologies
5. Mobile App Technology: Harness the power of mobile app technology to streamline your soil surveying process, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.

Learning outcomes & benefits

By the end of this course, you’ll emerge with a profound understanding of soil dynamics in forestry, equipped with practical skills to revolutionise your approach. Here is what you can expect:

• Enhanced Tree Health: Gain insights into the critical role soil plays in tree health, enabling you to nurture resilient forests, reducing reliance on fertilizers and enhancing sustainability
• Master Soil Classification: Navigate the Forestry Commission classification system with confidence, empowering you to identify and the main soil groups effectively
• Refined Species Selection: Fine-tune your tree species selection for woodland creation projects, aligning choices with soil characteristics to foster long-term success
• Strategic Planning: Learn to plan and execute soil surveys with precision, utilizing the results to inform land-use decisions and habitat projects.

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to elevate your forestry expertise and unlock the full potential of your land. Enrol now and embark on a journey to become a soil-savvy steward of your forest ecosystem.

Limited places available – reserve your spot today.

About your technical trainer

Steve Knight

With more than 30 years of experience, including two decades in government bodies, the Forestry Commission England, Wales and Natural Resources Wales, Steve Knight is a seasoned leader in land management and conservation. Currently working in a private forestry company, and armed with forestry and ecology degrees, he excels in sustainable woodland management and forest design. Steve also teaches environmental courses, provides specialised training in forest management and ecology, carbon storage, and climate mitigation, and has led teams in designing woodland management plans for England and Wales. He has also designed and lectured at degree level on environmental topics such as Woodland ecology, EIA, taxonomy, climate change, woodland management and conservation.

Embark on a transformative journey and unlock the secrets of soil identification today.