Online introductory courses in Forestry? (UK)
Hello, but of a tricky situation here: I am 26 years old and a Fine Art BA graduate with a lifelong passion for forestry but no formal qualifications (yet!). I studied art because it was the only thing accessible to me at the time because I was very ill as a teenager. I have always tried to tie ecology in to my written and artistic work. I wrote my dissertation about Forestry England's public art commissions and I intend to do an MA in research investigating the ways ecological data could be synthesised in visual artworks for the sake of public accessibility (to promote awareness). Before I got ill, all I wanted was to work for Forestry England in the land management or public engagement areas of the sector, I want to at least try and gain some experience. Because of my chronic health conditions I am specifically interested in management and planning rather than specifically machine operation or coppicing (I can do heavy work but I cannot specialise in it!). Are there any online courses that could be recommended for someone like me with dreams of getting involved? Unfortunately it has to be online or assessed in the East Midlands because I cannot relocate outside of Lincolnshire. Any advice would be greatly appreciated :)