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Tree Identification Courses

Most of the tree identification courses below involve a strong emphasis on identification skills, starting with general principles and moving on to more detailed tree identification.

Tree identification courses:

Course Title Centre Level
/Age Range
Tutor Dates
2013 programme
Trees and Tree Identification in Early Summer Flatford Mill
Suffolk
Open for Everyone Ros Bennett Fri 31 May
- Sun 02 June
Tree Identification Rhyd-y-creuau
Snowdonia
Open for Everyone Matt Parratt Fri 31 May
- Sun 02 June
Identification of the Native and Exotic Trees of Margam Margam Discovery Centre / Canolfan Ddarganfod Margam
South Wales
Open for Everyone Steve George Fri 14 June
- Sun 16 June
Identifying British Trees Preston Montford
Shropshire
Open for Everyone Kate Thorne Sat 29 June
Natural History of Veteran Trees Epping Forest Open for Everyone Tricia Moxey Sat 20 July
Trees and Woodland in the British Landscape Flatford Mill
Suffolk
Intermediate Oliver Rackham Sun 28 July
- Fri 02 August
Identifying Trees in Leaf Epping Forest Beginners John Wood Sat 14 September
Broad-Leaved Trees Juniper Hall
Surrey
Intermediate Ros Bennett Fri 20 September
- Sun 22 September
A Brief History of British Woodlands Epping Forest Beginners Andy Deane Sat 09 November
Getting to Know Conifers Juniper Hall
Surrey
Intermediate Ros Bennett Fri 15 November
- Sun 17 November
Trees and Tree Identification: The Challenge of Early Winter Flatford Mill
Suffolk
Open for Everyone Ros Bennett Fri 29 November
- Sun 01 December

Why choose an FSC tree identification course?

  • Location: FSC Centres have been chosen for their stunning locations and access to wonderful flora and wildlife, ensuring you enjoy your tree identification course
  • Expert staff: FSC tree identification courses are led by expert tutors who are passionate about the subject
  • Career development: tree identication courses are available at all levels from beginner through to professional training