General Forestry Course
Gain mastery in practical forest management for real-world applications through this General Forestry Course. It comprehensively covers site assessment, silviculture practices, riparian and habitat protection, recreation planning, and adaptive monitoring techniques. Learn to balance timber production, biodiversity conservation, water quality protection, and visitor access needs effectively across multi-use landscapes.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This General Forestry Course equips you with essential tools to confidently plan and manage a 500-acre forest unit. Key topics include site assessment, forest inventory, silviculture techniques for mixed conifer-hardwood stands, protection of riparian zones and sensitive habitats, recreation management, and multi-use planning strategies. You will develop skills in monitoring, adaptive management, budgeting, and clear reporting to enable effective long-term stewardship.
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Develop skills
- Design effective forest monitoring systems with practical sampling and indicator protocols.
- Develop multi-use forest plans setting SMART goals that balance timber, habitat, and recreation access.
- Implement riparian protection using buffers, habitat retention strategies, and legal compliance on-site.
- Control recreation impacts through trail management, area closures, and visitor safety measures.
- Apply silviculture techniques for mixed stands, including rotation planning, thinning, and low-impact harvesting.
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