Overview
Learn about natural environments, and the management of zoos, wildlife parks, nature reserves. Develop an understanding of the natural environment and basic ecological principles, and learn a variety of skills ranging from basic gardening and nature park design, to erosion control, weed control and tree surgery.
Key facts
On completion of the Nature Park Management course from Warnborough College you should be able to do the following:
- Explain the importance of the interrelationships between various components of a natural environment within an ecosystem.
- Develop management strategies for soils within a natural ecosystem.
- Develop management strategies for plant maintenance practices, in nature parks.
- Design a nature park, or a section within a nature park.
- Develop management strategies for the control of weed problems in a nature park.
- Develop management strategies for the rehabilitation of degraded sites in a nature park.
Programme Structure
Lessons:
- Ecology
- Soil Management in Nature Parks
- Plant Maintenance
- Design of Nature/Wilderness Parks
- Weed Management
- Pest and Disease Management
- Culture of Indigenous Plants
- Tree Management
- Turf Care
- Rehabilitation: Problems and Solutions
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
You may enrol and start at any time of the year – it’s all self-paced.
Language
Delivered
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
This course has been specifically designed for people working or wishing to work in nature parks and reserves, in managerial or technical positions.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents395 GBP / full≈ 395 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents395 GBP / full≈ 395 GBP / full