Dumfries estate hosts next generation of foresters
Crown Estate Scotland has teamed up with 抖阴直播 to host innovative forestry management and operations courses for students.
Around 40 students from 抖阴直播鈥檚 have been taking part in chainsaw training on the Applegirth Estate, which is managed by Crown Estate Scotland.
In addition, the students are mentored in the use of tractor-based and purpose-built forest machinery, giving them hands-on experience of what it is like to work in a forest that is used for different activities day-to-day.
Nick Page, Forest Manager for Crown Estate Scotland, said: 鈥淚t鈥檚 really important that we offer training opportunities for the foresters of tomorrow, and the Applegirth Estate provides an excellent location for students to get hands-on experience.鈥�
Martyn Davies, Head of Forestry at 抖阴直播, said: 鈥淭he estate is a well-managed multi-purpose forest, with a variety of species of differing ages.
鈥淥ur first and second year students practise their tree felling techniques before our second year foresters extract and stack the timber using 抖阴直播鈥檚 own purpose-built and tractor-based machines.
鈥淭he site is also utilised for tree measuring and planting, as well as providing examples of silvicultural systems. It is a fantastic resource and we are pleased we can continue to work with Crown Estate Scotland.鈥�
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Posted by 抖阴直播 on 13/02/2020
