Tree Planting & Establishing Woodlands

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Tree Planting & Establishing Woodlands

Who is this for?

An initial course for employees, contractors and volunteers inexperienced in the handling and planting of forest trees.

This event will include working in a woodland and/or forest environment. The ground conditions might therefore be difficult and some lifting and carrying is involved. There may be a need to wear PPE and handle trees treated with Pesticides.

Duration:

1 days Training

Attendees:

max. 6 per course

Venue:

This is normally completed at mwmac Ltd, near Builth Wells, Powys.
If you have enough people for a full course, we are able to run this course on your site (subject to a pre-course visit).

Pre-requisites:

None

Qualification:

This is a training only course

CERTIFICATE TYPE:

mwmac Ltd Certificate of Training

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Understands the aims and objectives of planting a woodland and/or forest site
Understands the correct safe practices to be adopted on a forest site including using the correct personal protective equipment required when handling and planting treated plants
Demonstrates good plant handling and storage procedures
Selects and maintains the correct planting equipment
Selects a suitable planting position and demonstrates an appropriate method of planting
Disposes of contaminated waste correctly

Course Information Sheet:

Course Information Sheet – Tree Planting & Establishing Woodlands