New Horticulture and Forestry qualification launched
Crossfields Institute and The Orchard Project are delighted to announce the launch of
Crossfields Institute Level 2 Award in Forest Gardening
This qualification is open for registrations from 10 February 2021
This Crossfields Institute qualification was created in collaboration with The Orchard Project in order to provide learners with:
- an understanding of forest gardening
- a thorough understanding of how to plan, plant and manage a forest garden
- the practical skills to engage in planting, pruning, grafting and soil enhancement
- plant identification skills and familiarity and understanding of botanical terminology
This qualification was developed in response to the growing interest in forest gardening as a way of producing food in a way that is low maintenance, has a low carbon footprint, encourages biodiversity, and is resilient to climate change. This is a relatively new area of expertise however and is not well understood by the public, so there is a need to teach people the skills to create well designed and well-maintained forest gardens.
- Any learners who are interested in finding out more about this qualification should contact The Orchard Project on 07525 115209 or at orchard@theorchardproject.org.uk
- Any organisations wishing to deliver this qualification should contact Crossfields Institute at info@crossfieldsinstitute.com or 01453 808118
Crossfields Institute is a Gloucestershire based education charity, approved by Ofqual (the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulations in England) as an awarding organisation. The Institute specialises in the development of specialist qualifications for providers with a particular vision or ethos.
The Orchard Project is the only national charity dedicated solely to the creation, restoration and celebration of community orchards. We aim to make a serious contribution to a better food system, based on people working together where they live to produce and harvest their own fruit.
