Training Resources for Sustainable Land Management

Access a curated collection of resources designed to guide you in implementing sustainable practices and achieving excellence in land management. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your approach, our training platform offers the tools and knowledge you need.

Methodological guide

Detailing key principles, practical tools, and expert insights to implement sustainable land management practices and support your journey toward the Wildlife Estate Label.

WESEM infographic

Discover an engaging visual summary of key facts and figures related to sustainable land management, including agricultural and forest land coverage, private ownership, and the Wildlife Estates network across Europe.

Training Modules

Explore a series of comprehensive training modules that cover essential topics in sustainable land management, including ecological restoration, forest and agricultural ecosystems, and nature conservation certifications.

Training Module 1 · Basic principles of Ecological restoration

1) The aim of the module is to get an overview of the fundamentals

2) Habitat restoration and management techniques

3) Invasive species control and native species promotion

Expected Learning Outcomes

1) Understand the role of landowners opportunities for better management methods for biodiversity in agriculture and in forestry.

2) Know the basic concepts of ecological restoration, have an overview of the technologies used in restoration of species, habitats, communities, and different ecosystems, such as semi natural meadows, peatlands, flowing water bodies, lakes, forests, landscape, restoration of mining areas and quarries.

3) Understand the possibilities for evaluation of the effectiveness.

Training Module 2 · Forest ecosystems restoration

1) Have an overview of the goals of ecological restoration

2) Have an ability to describe the reference ecosystem

3) Process of creating a recovery plan

4) Field study day in a restored or restoring forest

Expected Learning Outcomes

1) Understand the principles of ecological restoration

2) Differentiate among various methods for restoring the forest ecosystem

3) Formulate goals for forest ecosystem restoration and select corresponding activities

4) Understand the consequences of different restoration activities

5) Be able to prepare a restoration plan

6) Know the techniques of assessing an area for biodiversity.

Training Module 3 · Agricultural ecosystems restoration

1) Challenges for farm landowners related to climate change

2) Biodiversity on agricultural land

3) Sustainable water management on agricultural land

4) Common Agricultural Policy – eco-schemes and environmental interventions

Expected Learning Outcomes

1) Understand how climate change affects land soil biodiversity and humidity conditions

2) Have knowledge how to conduct risk assessment for their own land

3) Have the ability to plan actions to prevent and/or mitigate damage to land

Training Module 4 · Nature Conservation Certifications/Labelling

1) Benefits of obtaining nature conservation certification

2) Overview of available certification and labels

3) Wildlife Estate Label

Expected Learning Outcomes

1) Know about the certifications and labels related to nature conservation in their country/area.

2) Know how to choose which certification and label suits their situation.

3) Know the basics of obtaining certification and where to look for detailed instructions.

4) Be aware of the benefits of specific certification labels.

Practical tools

Take the Next Step

With the knowledge and tools provided, you’re ready to transform your land into a model of sustainability. Take the next step toward earning the Wildlife Estate Label and join a network of committed landowners making a difference.