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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 consists of four 1-day workshops, Mon-Thurs: Treen with Twiggy, Mini Gate Hurdles with Owen Jones, Charcoal with The Coppice Co-op, Greenwood Stools with Helen Clarke. For Returners… If you’ve been before then you can come again to attend one of our advanced courses. This year you can choose from either: Rush Weaving and Wood Carving workshops with Jane Bradley and Viv Walker, OR Knife Forging and Leather Sheath Making with Matt Whitaker and Tony Morgan.
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Starts August 2025
This one day course will provide participants with the opportunity to learn about the Woodland Condition Assessment (WCA); how it is used in the statutory biodiversity metric and to carry out a Woodland Condition Assessment (WCA) to national standards.
Starts August 2025
This two-day training course is designed for forestry and conservation professionals seeking to integrate drone-based remote sensing into forest and woodland management. Participants will learn how to plan and carry out drone surveys using RGB and thermal sensors, process imagery to create…
Starts October 2025
From first cuts to full-on felling, our course will teach you all you need to know about using a chainsaw. This is a hands-on course that delivers both practical skills and health and safety guidance as well as demonstrating that you and your employer have completed sufficient training to meet the…
Starts July 2025
This is a perfect introduction to expertly handling and maintaining a chainsaw. It is a hands-on course that delivers both practical skills and health and safety guidance.
NFU/FARMER NETWORK HEALTH & SAFETY SOCIAL
MSc Conservation Management Online Event
Volunteer Day - Nature Rich Miterdale
