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Forestry

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Venues

UHI Inverness

Content

The HNC Forestry will give you the skills, knowledge and experience required to succeed as a supervisor or self-employed contractor in the forestry industry.

Subjects include: forest science; establishment of woodlands; forest harvesting; forest mensuration and thinning control; timber sales and transportation; and woodland nursery production.

Entry Requirements

2 Highers at C or above preferably including Maths or a science subject. Experience working in a woodland environment or relevant course.

Progression Routes

BSc Hons Forest Management

Start Date

September

Qualification

HNC

Study Method

Part time (day)

UCAS Code

105D

Course Length

2 years

Department

Science, Nature and the Environment

SCQF Level

7

Website

www.uhi.ac.uk

Career Sectors

Agriculture

Aquaculture and Fishing

Arboriculture and Forestry

Earth Studies

Environmental and Rural Resource Management

Environmental Services

Horticulture and Landscaping

Work with Animals