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Forest Landscape Design training course

Our 2-day course explains what is meant by 'landscape' and explores the forest landscape design principles, as outlined in the 'Forests and Landscape' section of the UK Forestry Standard (UKFS).

Published: 22 Feb 2025

Topic: Manage forests

The course demonstrates how the application of these principles across a variety of Scottish landscapes, can contribute towards the:

  • effective design of new forests 
  • management of existing forests

The course profile provides more information about the course.

Forest Landscape Design training - course profile

Who is the course for?

The course is primarily intended for forest managers and their advisers. 

However, it will be useful for anyone who has an interest in forest landscape design.

Where and when does the course take place?

We are in the process of planning dates and venues for 2025 and 2026. 

By registering your interest, you will be added to our mailing list and will receive updates as they are confirmed.

How to register interest

Would you like to register interest in attending the course?

Contact our Forest Planning Advisor with your details.

What does the course cover?

Our course materials cover various aspects of Forest Landscape Design.

The documents are also a useful reference for those who have attended the course.

The syllabus covers:

  • course introduction 
  • landscape character assessment and shape
  • landscape character assessment and scale
  • landscape character assessment and visual diversity
  • landscape and visual sensitivity
  • observation and drawing skills
  • forest design principle of shape 
  • forest design principle of landform 
  • forest design principle of enclosure 
  • forest design principle of scale
  • forest design principle of diversity
  • forest design principle of unity 
  • visual design issues and achieving unity

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