Natural environment and forest
Green skills, for a sustainable and responsible future
The Environment, Nature & Forestry hub trains professionals in trades associated with sylviculture, eco-management, the circular economy and sustainable development. Our training courses combine a scientific approach and real-world practice, to prepare actors able to take practical steps to conserve natural resources and biodiversity.
These programmes facilitate the acquisition of skills needed to work safely, use appropriate professional tools, and intervene effectively in various forestry and environmental contexts. The aim: to train committed professionals, able to contribute actively to environmental transition and to sustainable management of the regions.
Our training courses:
- Safe working using the chainsaw in non-forestry activities
- Basic principles of working with the chainsaw and safe working of ground-lying wood
- Tree-felling and processing timber safely (standard techniques)
- Safe tree-felling and working on damaged wood (using wires, mechanical and hydraulic felling aids).
- Safe working with the hauling winch
- Safe working with the wood loading crane
- Safe working when trimming trees on ropes
- Safe working when trimming trees on ropes using a chainsaw
- Rigging techniques for working at height on ropes
- Safe working using the chainsaw in work cages (cutting and rigging techniques)
- Safe working with the brushcutter
- Safe working with the hedge trimmer
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FAQ
What topics are covered?
The training courses relate to sylviculture, eco-management, the circular economy and sustainable development.
Who are the courses aimed at?
At professionals working with nature and the environment, and at anyone looking to be involved in the environmental transition.
Do the courses include working in the field?
Yes. Most of our training courses include a practical element, in the natural environment.
What are the primary objectives?
To promote sustainable management of forests and resources, whilst developing real-world environmental skills.
Do these courses lead to certification?
Yes, a certificate of training or a recognised certificate is issued on completion of the course.