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Trees Woodlands Geneve Brand Dg forestry and woodlands

Forestry + Woodlands

Silverdale
Introductory

1 – 5 September, 2025

Our “Woodland Pioneers – An Introduction to Coppicing” course introduces you to the apprenticeship scheme and/or to coppicing and greenwood crafts. This year our course will run from 1 – 5 September 2025 at Silverhelme Scout Camp, Silverdale, Lancashire. For Newcomers: This week-long course…

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1 Week
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Friends of the Lake District_ dry stone walling 3_AllUsage Dg proteced area management

Protected Landscapes + Heritage Skills

Milnthorpe
Level 1 Qualification

16th - 19th June, 2025

Training available at Level 1 and Level 2 for people looking to follow a career in dry stone walling or interested in increasing their skill level. Led by Master Craftsman Instructor at our National Training Site, Crooklands, LA7 7NH. Training is held Monday - Thursday with an optional Assessment…

Short Course
In person
4 Days
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Wildlife 3552300 1280 Dg farming amd growing

Farming + Technology

Penrith
Level 2 Qualification

2 June

LANTRA LEVEL 2 AWARD IN RODENT MANAGMENT From January 2026, ALL users of professional-grade rodenticides will need an approved training certificate in rodenticide use. The certificate received on successful completion of this course assessment will be valid for 5 years and will allow farmers to…

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1 Day
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Flock of sheep 49667 1280 Dg farming amd growing

Farming + Technology

Ravenglass
CPD

2 & 3 June

British Wool’s experienced team of instructors will run more than 100 courses between April and August this year, offering tuition in machine and blade shearing and wool handling. Courses cover key topics relating to shearing such as health and safety, the shearing environment, equipment, shearing…

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2 Days
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LDNP Throstle Garth packhorse bridge John Hodgson Dg proteced area management

Protected Landscapes + Heritage Skills

Keswick

Job Vacancy

Fix the Fells are hiring! The voice of the National Trust in the uplands, you’ll be working to ensure the future health of the Lake District fells. It’s a varied role that will allow you to use your knowledge and experience of erosion control and upland path management as you lead the upland ranger…

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Heart 4792024 1280 Dg waters rivers and catchments

Water + Catchments

Penrith

Job Vacancy

Could you provide essential financial and admin support to our busy Project Manager to ensure the smooth-running of our complex, multi-partner project, Access to Eden? If so, this flexible role could be for you! Applications close 9 am, Tuesday 27 May, 2025.

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Mountains Landscape_Geneve Brand Dg proteced area management

Protected Landscapes + Heritage Skills

Kendal

Apprenticeship

Come and join us on a National Trust apprenticeship where we’ll support and develop you to play an integral part in our work to tackle climate change, protect historic sites and help people and nature thrive. You don’t need experience for this role, just loads of enthusiasm and a desire to learn.…

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Job Vacancy

We’re looking for someone with the right skills, energy and enthusiasm to join our busy team in Ambleside! This is a great opportunity for a rewarding role as part of a small, friendly team, playing a key role in taking forward the LANSS service across Cumbria and making a real, positive impact on…

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