Forestry First Aid (+F)

Specialist First Aid Training for High-Risk Outdoor Environments

Forestry and arboriculture work involves unique risks — chainsaws, heavy machinery, remote locations, and hazardous terrain. Our Forestry First Aid (+F) course is designed to meet the specific first aid needs of those working in forestry, tree surgery, land-based industries, and rural settings.

This course builds on standard first aid training with additional modules that address the injuries most encountered in forestry and remote outdoor work.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is suitable for:

  • Forestry workers and contractors
  • Tree surgeons and arborists
  • Gamekeepers, estate workers, and land managers
  • Utility and infrastructure workers in remote locations
  • Anyone requiring +F certification for compliance with Forestry Commission or HSE guidance

What You’ll Learn

This course includes all content required by the Forestry Commission +F standard, including:

Scene safety and casualty management

Severe bleeding control and catastrophic haemorrhage

Crush injuries and amputations

Hypothermia and environmental exposure

Lyme disease awareness and tick removal

Chainsaw-specific injuries and trauma

Emergency communication in remote areas

Use of haemostatic dressings and tourniquets

Duration: 2–3 hours as an add-on, or integrated into a full-day first aid course
Assessment: Practical, scenario-based learning
Certification: +F endorsement, valid for 3 years

Why Train with Strategic Edge Training?

  • Veteran-led team with emergency and outdoor rescue experience
  • Courses delivered on-site or at our facilities — flexible to your work schedule
  • Fully compliant with HSE and Forestry Commission requirements
  • NEPO-registered, Disability Confident, and Armed Forces Covenant signatory
  • Realistic training with outdoor-relevant scenarios and kit

Course Booking & Information

Available across the UK — including remote rural and site-based delivery
Individual or group bookings welcome

01670 231929
info@strategicedgetraining.com

Stay Sharp, Compliant, and Safe.

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