The Forestry Commission will potentially be hosting a course based around the management of urban woodlands (details below). Please express your interest to Jim Smith - Jim.Smith@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Purpose
The purpose of this course is to demonstrate how design can make a positive contribution towards the WIAT objectives of:
· Creating new woodland.
· Bringing neglected woodland into active management.
· Working with people to help them use their local woodland.
Audience
This course has been developed for all those who have responsibilities for the creation and management of woodlands intended for active use by local communities. This includes all those who are involved in the preparation and consultation of such urban woodland management plans.
Content
Over the two days, the course will demonstrate the stages of the design process:
· Gathering and use of survey information.
· Understanding the opportunities and constraints of a site.
· Developing a design concept.
Through that design process key urban woodland subjects will be covered, specifically the contribution of design in:
· Community engagement.
· Anti-social behaviour.
· Woodland access thresholds, pathways and spaces.
· Use of woodland spaces.
· Woodland edge.
Outcomes
At the end of the course it is anticipated that you will have an enhanced appreciation of:
· How the agency of design can optimise the delivery of a quality woodland environment for a local community.
· How design can contribute towards effective community engagement and help resolve anti-social behaviour.
· The fundamentals of the design principles and their application in the design process.
· The location, use and linkages of spaces for people to optimise their woodland experience.
· The development of an urban woodland design through to the preparation of a concept design.
And overall, increase your capacity and confidence to effectively communicate your ideas and engage creatively with all communities of interest.
