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Forestry

Scotland`s Rural College (SRUC)

Venues

Barony Campus

Content

This one-year course will develop your skills and knowledge in the management of silviculture, woodland establishment, harvesting and sales as well as surveying and mensuration, mapping and forest conservation.

You'll also develop an awareness of health and safety, and environmental issues directly related to forestry.

Example modules include:

Forest science; Establishment of woodland; Timber sales and transportation; Forest mensuration and thinning control; Silviculture.

Entry Requirements

2 Highers preferably including Geography or a science subject, or Forestry (Advanced Certificate) or Arboriculture (Advanced Certificate)

Progression Routes

BSc/BSC (Hons) Wildlife and Conservation Management

Start Date

September

Qualification

HNC

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

HCO1

Course Length

1 year

Department

Forestry and Arboriculture

SCQF Level

7

Website

www.sruc.ac.uk