Forest Establishment
Options to establish a new, or the next generation of trees on site, including early maintenance.
Provider
TreeStory , Perth and KinrossEnquire via the TreeStory website.
Description
When - 29 – 31 July 2025, 9am to 5pm Where - Dunkeld, Perthshire In a nutshell This module provides an overview of the principles of forest establishment including ground preparation, planting, and maintenance operations, both on restock and afforestation sites. Particular emphasis is given to the use and management of natural regeneration as an establishment method. The module includes indoor sessions as well as extensive site visits and practical exercises. Learning outcomes Delegates can conclude from site conditions on appropriate ground cultivation techniques and apply them to best practice. They are able to design and supervise establishment operations, decide on necessary protection measures, put a suitable monitoring system in place and plan respacing, formative shaping and pruning interventions if and when they become necessary. Additional details All course materials included in price. Lunch will be available to purchase from the Birnam Arts cafe. A packed lunch will be required on Tuesdays when the cafe is closed.
About TreeStory
We are an Edinburgh-based forestry consultancy, now offering courses in regenerative forestry. Taught by renowned silviculturist Dr Jens Haufe, our regenerative forestry programme builds from basic forest science and silviculture, through to advanced management decision making and operational planning. It is focused on providing participants with the knowledge and confidence to practice regenerative style forestry.
