Courses include the following: Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) Boom Mounted Sprayers (PA2) Variable Geometry Boom Sprayers (PA3) Slug Pellets and Granular Applications (PA4) Hand Held Applicators (PA6) including Application in or near Water (PA6AW), Stem Injection, Stump Treatment, Invasive Weeds etc Safe Mixing & Transferring of Pesticides (PA8) Safe Application of Pesticide Mists, Fogs or Smokes (indoors & outdoors) (PA9) Seed Treatment (PA11) Application of Pesticides to Plant Material during a Continuous Flow Process (PA12) The Safe Use of Pesticides Using Specialist Equipment (PASC)
7th July 2026 other dates may become available
Ghyll Head is a provider for Mountain Training and have huge amounts of experience working with groups in the hills. We are very supportive, fun and love working with aspiring leaders through the schemes.We will run this course over 3 days. The pre requisites are to be registered with…
On demand videos on YouTube
Five short videos on Squirrel Management in Woodlands. Managing Forests to Benefit Red Squirrels, How to Carry out a Grey Squirrel Impact Assessment, Using live and lethal traps to manage grey squirrels: good practice guidance, Understanding how grey squirrels impact our woodlands, Using bait…
Friday 5th June 2026 9.00am - 5.00pm
This one-day course provides training in Woodland Condition Assessment (WCA) using the Forestry Commission’s dedicated app for spring/summer conditions.
4th, 11th and 18th June 2026
Botanical identification training and survey opportunities in a selection of upland hay meadows. There are three days of free training for beginners, and also botanists wishing to refresh their skills. Wildflower, grasses and surveying 4 June 9:45 am - 4:30 pm. Grasses and sedges identification…
Barrow Volunteering Fair - Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Copeland Volunteering Fair - Thursday 4th June 2026
Myerscough College Open Day 6 June 2026
