Getting to Know Woodlands

Course Description

Urban is all the woodland that is within a town’s boundary. It may be in form of shrub or larger tree covered areas. Peri-urban woodlands is all the woodland on the fringes of cities or towns between rural and urban areas. These are often larger blocks conventionally managed for recreation, biodiversity, timber production and other objectives. Woodlands located within city and town boundaries are valuable habitats for various animals and plants, and are essential in increasing urban diversity. Wildlife found in urban woodlands has to compete with development pressures, high pollution levels, recreational and amenity use.

Taking this course will enlighten the learner on how to own and take care of woodlands without harming the wildlife and plants therein. You will also learn how to identify and manage woodland threats.

Entry Requirements

The course is open for anyone living near woodlands or those who want or already own land containing woodlands.

Learning Requirements

Anyone in possession of a computer/laptop, a working email address, and an internet connection can take the course.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course period, the learner will able to:

• Extensively know about woodlands
• Know how to manage woodlands
• Identify and manage woodland threats
• Identify basic wildlife management concepts and principle

Accreditation & Certification

Upon completion of the course, the learner will receive a certificate through Open Awards

Assessment Method

To verify that you have acquired the knowledge the following criteria will be used

• Observation
• Oral and written questions
• Practical exercises
• Discussion groups
• Project works