Our Training Offer
Foundation for Common Land offers a range of training courses, workshops and services for professional organisations, individuals, farmers and commoners.
Practical Courses for Conservation Professionals
Hands-on training to deepen your teams understanding of commoning and collaborative land management
Our immersive 1- or 2-day courses in Upland Hill Farming or Lowland Commoning Systems are specially designed for conservation professionals who work closely with commoners.
Held on a working farm, these courses combine informative workshops with practical, on-the-ground activities led by experienced farmers. You’ll gain first-hand insight into:
Livestock farming systems and seasonal management cycles
Common land management principles and practices
Farm economics and the financial realities shaping decision-making
The challenges and opportunities in collaborative conservation work
By blending theory with real-world application, we ensure your team leaves with practical knowledge they can use immediately in their role.
Our training has already helped teams within Natural England, Defra, RPA, RSPB, Wildlife Trusts, National Park Authorities, and other leading conservation NGOs build stronger working relationships with commoners and improve land management outcomes.
Take your understanding beyond the desk—experience commoning where it happens.
“It just made that connection. You can read things in a book, be told about them or learn them, but actually having that hands-on experience and doing it yourself just makes the realisation and the connection happen.”
Common Land Masterclass
Give your team the knowledge and confidence to manage common land effectively. Our interactive Master Class, led by industry professionals, is ideal for those working on or overseeing common land projects.
Delivered online for up to 12 participants, each session blends workshops, guided discussions, and activities to engage learning.
We tailor content to your priorities—whether that’s understanding common land legislation, navigating governance challenges, exploring blended finance opportunities, or other specialist topics.
By the end, your team will have a clearer grasp of the rights, responsibilities, and opportunities surrounding commons and commoners, ready to apply directly to their work.
Flexible delivery means we fit around your schedule, bringing the training to you at a time that works best.
Webinars and Talks
Expert-led sessions tailored to your group’s needs
Our interactive webinars and talks bring together specialist knowledge and practical insight for anyone involved in or curious about commons—whether you’re a rights holder, land manager, policymaker, or community member.
We cover a wide range of relevant, real-world topics, including:
Farm economics and how they impact commons management
Payment schemes and funding opportunities for common land projects
Commons agreements and dispute resolution
TB testing and its implications for livestock and land use
Common land legislation and your legal obligations
Governance best practices for effective decision-making
Delivered online for convenience and accessibility, each session is designed in collaboration with you to ensure it addresses the specific needs and priorities of your group. Whether you need a broad overview or a deep dive into a specialist area, we make sure the content is relevant, engaging, and actionable.
Get the insight your group needs to manage commons effectively—book your tailored webinar or talk today.
SFI Moorland Digital Surveying App
Designed for commoners to aid in the data collection required for the SFI Action MOR1.
This service is open to anyone who needs it and is available for use on both common and non-common land.
The App works with or without a mobile signal, helps to identify public goods and is RPA compliant.
Additionally, we provide advice and support throughout the surveying process with training sessions and webinars to help clients get the most out of the app features. Please contact us if you are interested in bookable paid training courses that are tailored you your needs.