Headlands and Field Margins

Who is the Course For?
Farmers, landowners and managers with responsibility for the management of field margins

Course Objectives
To enable course members to:
state the functions of field margins
be aware of the wildlife, agricultural and amenity value of field margins
state the different management options available and their implications
assess field margins and headlands for landscape and wildlife benefits
identify sources of financial assistance

Course Content
Introduction Site visit and appraisal
The value of field margins Grants and support for field margin management
Management options Action planning

Duration/Format :
One day

NVQ/SVQ Linkage
This course should contribute towards the underpinning knowledge and understanding required for:
Agriculture & Commercial Horticulture – Levels 1, · 3 and 4
Environmental Conservation (Landscapes &
Ecosystems) – Levels 2 and 3
Forestry – Levels 2, 3 4

Maximum delegates:  12