Native Woodland Conservation Scheme Training Registration Form
Date: Tuesday 20th & Wednesday 21st October 2026
Location: Enniscoe House, Prospect, Castlehill, Co. Mayo, F26 EA34
This 2-day Native Woodland Conservation course focuses on topics related to the Native Woodland Conservation Scheme including native woodland history, ecology, invasive species, other native woodland schemes under the Forestry Programme and how to implement measures of the Native Woodland Conservation Scheme for Foresters, Ecologists and Landowners.
The course is a requirement for foresters and ecologists to attend in order to receive accreditation to work on the NWC however the course would interest other stakeholders (i.e. statutory agency staff, nursery owners, environmental NGOs and interested individuals).
These courses with Woodlands of Ireland are held in conjunction with the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).
Additional Details:
- Some accommodation is available nearby.
- For Society of Irish Foresters members, the course will be applicable for CPD points.
- For Chartered Institute of Ecologists and Environmental Manager members,the course will be applicable for CPD points.
Pre-Course information:
- Training Videos (Past Native Woodland Scheme videos show the scope of previous courses.)
- Information notes (These are downloadable native woodland information notes which support the NWC scheme. Those attending the course will receive the printed information notes in a binder)
- Management Guidelines for Ireland’s Native Woodlands (You will receive a physical copy on the course)
- Native Woodland Conservation Scheme: 2023-2027 (Information about the Government scheme)
- NeighbourWood Scheme: 2023-2027 (Information about the Government scheme)
- Climate Resilient Reforestation Scheme: 2023-2027 (Information about the Government scheme)
NB: Please fill out the following registration form and pay a refundable booking fee of €40 to secure your place. The booking fee will be refunded upon completion of the training days.
Note: If you have attended this training since 2023 you will not be eligible to attend again until the next forestry programme in 2028.
This training is funded by the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
This training course is now full. If you wish to attend future courses please email: [email protected] with your name, location and contact number and you will be added to a wait list.
Woodlands of Ireland Supporter Membership
For anyone supportive of our work to promote the conservation, active management and expansion of native woodlands on the island of Ireland, you can now become a Supporter Member of Woodlands of Ireland. This means joining an all-island community of people who care deeply about our woodland’s ecological heritage.
Your support directly contributes to ensuring that Woodlands of Ireland continues to promote the protection, restoration, and active management of Ireland’s native woodlands through our training events, workshops, field trips, conferences and other networking gatherings.
See the four options available from Individual, eNgos/Community groups, to Student/Concession and Corporate/Institutional members
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