Forest pedagogy certificate; registration for further training to become a certified forest pedagogue

The training is aimed at teachers, forest owners and other interested parties.

Bayerische Landesanstalt für Wald und Forstwirtschaft

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Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 1
85354 Freising

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Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 1

85354 Freising

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Forest education is qualified forest-related environmental education.

Forest education encompasses all learning processes relating to the forest habitat and its functions that enable individuals and society to

long-term
holistically and
committed to the common good

and thus to think and act responsibly and sustainably.

Forest education is educational work to promote understanding and acceptance of sustainable forest management. It contributes to education for sustainable development.

With forest education, you can integrate your forest into your offer.

The training to achieve the forest pedagogy certificate is characterized by a modular structure. The training course comprises a total of 19 days, spread over 2 years in weekend blocks. In addition, there is a 40-hour internship with forest tours. The course concludes with an examination consisting of an independently planned and implemented forest tour.

Completed vocational training
Previous knowledge of forests and forestry desirable
Pedagogical knowledge desirable

Proof of completed vocational training
Current, extended certificate of good conduct

(submit only after confirmation of participation)
Proof of a first aid course

(submit only after confirmation of participation)