The Woodland Mammal Damage & Impact Assessment Course

A certificated LANTRA award that covers everything you need to know about completing and submitting WS1 & WS3 deer and squirrel impact assessments for grant approval.   
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Nationally recognised and Accredited course

Delivered by leading industry experts and specialists in this field WildTrackPro, the Woodland Mammal Damage & Impact Assessment Course delivers crucial, structured, LANTRA Accredited training to those involved in carrying out damage and impact assessments.   

A few more words about the Woodland Mammal Damage & Impact Assessment Course 

The key aim of the Woodland Mammal Damage & Impact Assessment Course is to improve the volume and quality of ecological data collected by land managers, through industry leading training. Thereby facilitating better management of wildlife at a landscape level.

To this end, the course helps land managers to understand the impact of mammals on woodland ecosystem’s flora and fauna and empowers those tasked with managing the countryside with the skills and knowledge to implement control measures that recreate the correct intermediate disturbance of habitats.
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Course objectives empower candidates to:

- Distinguish between various types of mammal-induced damage in woodland areas.
- Assess, document and present reports on mammal-induced damage in a land area.

The Woodland Mammal Damage & Impact Assessment Course covers:

The theory and practical aspects of damage and impact assessments and the differing types.
Differing methodologies of damage assessment.
Differing methodologies of impact assessments.
Tree and ground flora Identification.
Types of damage by species of mammal.
Application of different techniques, planning and carrying out the assessments.
Practical damage assessment training.
The application of software.
Writing up and presenting damage data.

Your instructor through the course is Oliver Smith one of the UK’s foremost and respected advisors on mammal impact.

This digital, online version of this nationally recognised and respected course in Woodland Mammal Damage & Impact Assessment, is an industry first that represents a breakthrough in the widespread delivery of professional training in the field of Land Management. 

The course is produced thanks to a significant collaboration between industry leaders in wildlife management training WildTrackPro and the Shooting & Hunting Academy, a UK Registered Learning Provider and LANTRA Approved Training Provider.

Course contents

Meet the instructor

Oliver Smith

Oliver Smith is one of the UK’s leading authorities on mammal impact and wildlife management. He is the CEO and founder of WildTrackPro, a company dedicated to delivering advanced Deer and Wildlife Management Solutions across the UK.

Holding an Honours degree in Zoology along with several postgraduate qualifications, Oliver has over 20 years of experience in academic research focused on wildlife ecology and mammal impact. His expertise spans both theoretical and practical domains, having also led the delivery of humane and effective culling strategies where necessary.

With a background in the military and professional experience at one of the Big Four consultancy firms, Oliver brings a unique blend of strategic insight, academic knowledge, and hands-on field experience. This combination has positioned him as a trusted advisor to organisations such as Forestry England and numerous private landowners across the country.

As a passionate advocate for sustainable countryside management, Oliver remains deeply committed to the mission of WildTrackPro: implementing wildlife management at a landscape scale through the use of big data and cutting-edge technologies. Under his leadership, skilled rangers employ proprietary software, AI, drone technology, and mobile applications to gather high-quality data and execute tailored management strategies.

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Today, Oli continues to be a recognised and respected consultant in this field and remains dedicated to the long-term success of his clients and the health of the natural environment.

There are few more qualified or experienced to deliver the Woodland Mammal Damage & Impact Assessment Course. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. Is the course certificated? 

A. Yes, upon completion of the final exam, you are awarded a Woodland Mammal Damage & Impact Assessment Certificate from the Shooting & Hunting Academy & LANTRA

Q. Is this course completely online? 

A. Yes, this course is entirely online.

Q. What are the benefits of taking an online  course compared to an in-person course? 

A. The Woodland Mammal Damage & Impact Assessment Course on the Academy allows you to learn at your own pace at a time and place that suits you. It also allows you to revisit elements of the material anytime, without the inconvenience and cost of an in-person attendance. 

Q. How will the course help me? 

A. The course will teach you everything you need to know about completing and submitting WS1 & WS3 deer and squirrel impact assessments for grant approval.