Become an Oak Steward with our new online training course!

  • Region

    Global
  • Programme

    Global Conservation Consortia
  • Workstream

    Sharing Knowledge and Resources
  • Topic

    Public Engagement
  • Type

    Press Release
  • Source

    BGCI

News Published: 11 October 2024

Are you passionate about nature and tree conservation? Join our free course ‘A training program for Oak Stewards’ developed by the Morton Arboretum, the Global Conservation Consortia for Oaks and BGCI, designed for anyone who wants to learn more about the incredible ecology, diversity, and conservation of oaks.

What you’ll learn:

• Key features of different oak species
• Techniques for collecting and cultivating oak material
• Best practices for reforestation and restoration of oak forests
• An introduction to the Global Conservation Consortium for Oaks (GCCO) and its impact worldwide

Whether you’re a botany enthusiast, conservationist or a volunteer, this course is your gateway to becoming an Oak Steward and contributing to the global efforts in protecting these iconic trees.

Sign up today and help safeguard the future of our oak forests!

To take the course please visit BGCI’s training platform and follow these instructions to create an account and access the course.

Thank you and we hope you enjoy the training!