Urban Woodland Design - course materials
The resources below are provided for reference for those who have attended Forestry Commission Scotland's Urban Woodland Design course.
If you would like any information about the course materials, or the course itself, please contact Nicholas Shepherd. Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Introduction
Introductory presentation covering course content and an introduction to the design process.
Engaging with the community
Covering why it is important and beneficial to engage with the local community when designing urban woodlands.
Minimising anti-social behaviour through design
How design can help minimise anti-social behaviour in urban woodlands.
Design 1: Process, Principles and Application
Introduction to design, applying design principles and developing design skills.
Day two presentation
Design 2: Process, Principles and Application
Covering: designing spaces and aligning paths, thresholds, the design of woodland edges, diversity in woodlands and developing a design concept.
Spatial sequence clip
Useful references
- Decent Parks, Decent Behaviour (PDF 1.1Mb)
- List of toolsheets available (PDF 34k)
- Involving Communities in Forestry (PDF 558k )