Forestry & Arboriculture

Discover our forestry and arboriculture courses

Equally if you’re currently working in the forestry and arboriculture industry, we’ll help you to further your current skills and discover new ones.

You’ll be able to gain a wide range of skills in the latest forestry equipment and machinery. Plumpton is an excellent environment for you to come and study; we’ve got over 800 hectares here at our Plumpton estate alone for you to experience.

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Facilities

We’re pretty proud of our facilities here at Plumpton. In fact in the land-based sector, we’ve got some of the leading college facilities in the UK – the perfect natural location for our forestry and arboriculture courses for you to develop your skills.

Discover the latest equipment for your course

You’ll work on various equipment such as tractors, a WoodMizer saw mill plus a range of wood chippers.

Extensive grounds for you to develop your skills

You’ll need to be able to work in a variety of locations, build your knowledge by discovering our farmed land, hedgerows and streams.

Benefit from our excellent local connections

You’ll be able to gain practical experience and knowledge of the tree-based sector thanks to our links with local land owners and estates.

Looking to Boost your Confidence with Numbers?

Are you looking to boost your maths skills and increase your confidence in a fun and relaxed environment, starting in January 2025?

Plumpton College are delighted to be hosting FREE numeracy courses designed to help adults access education that fits around their busy lives. 

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