Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Trees & Timber – General Woodland & Forestry tree Work

[IanSouthWales]

Hi there,

 

I'm just in the process of applying for an Apprentice Forest Craftsperson position, and want to get a bit of a head start.

 

The position will lead to a Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Trees & Timber – General Woodland & Forestry tree Work (NPTC or C&G awarded).

 

My question is......... although I'm guessing a lot of the learning will be hands on, is there anything like a textbook or "Introduction to Forestry" type book that would be useful for a beginner?

 

Other than spending a lot of time in the woods, and enjoying the outdoors, I don't know a great deal about forestry, so I thought if I could get some reading done ahead of filling in my application, I might give myself a better chance of getting selected.

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Many thanks.

 

Ian

[boreal]

A few goods one I have sat around the lounge

1 - rackhams woodland book will give you a insight to the history.

2 - the fc managing native and broadleaved woodlands is a good one for lowland forestry (ndg james has (had?) a little green book on woodland management that although brief was to the point on a fair few subjects but a tad dated now)

3 - the 'blue book' is a royal pain in the arse but if you can learn it you'll do well

4 - the tinterweb. search in the right places and you may find some good stuff

5 - the old skool. as them before they all die out. they know some good stuff only time and experience can teach you