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Trees woodland Geneve Brand Dg forestry and woodlands

Forestry + Woodlands

Online
CPD

Flexible

This course is ideal for Forestry professionals seeking to update their knowledge to the latest standards, students and academics looking for a thorough understanding of UK forestry practices or environmentalists and conservationists dedicated to sustainable forestry management. Developed by the…

Short Course
Online
Flexible
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Environmental Monitoring

Windermere
Introductory

Various dates available

Gain the confidence to explore the hills with the Mountain Training Hill Skills Course. This course is not a formal leadership qualification but provides a solid foundation for further development. It's a fantastic stepping stone towards the Hill and Moorland Leader Award or simply a great way to…

Full-time
In person
2 Days
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Treetops 2991743 1280 Dg forestry and woodlands

Forestry + Woodlands

Penrith
Introductory

18 – 20 March

This 3 day course is run by Ted Wilson and focuses on early-stage transformation of conifer plantations to continuous cover forestry. It is designed to provide an introduction to the theory of CCF and the practical steps involved in starting the transformation of a planted stand.

Short Course
In person
3 Days
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Visitor + Rural Economy

Windermere
Introductory

Various dates available

Transform your hillwalking experience with Ghyll Head's Winter Skills Course for Novices! Based in the breathtaking Lake District, this course is designed for those with summer hillwalking experience who want to confidently explore the mountains in winter conditions. Learn essential winter skills,…

Short Course
In person
2 Days
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Communication + Education

Carlisle

Job Vacancy

Susan's Farm is now recruiting a new part-time member of staff (3 days/week) to deliver our adult care farming education programmes. You will be responsible for designing and delivering these programmes to our communities, to an agreed target.

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Cheese 2205913 1280 Dg farming amd growing

Farming + Technology

Appleby in Westmorland

Job Vacancy

Appleby Creamery is seeking a self-motivated individual who can also work as part of a team, the job involves food handling and full training will be provided both on and off the job. The cheese making process involves working with some semi-automated equipment, pumps, pipework and valves, quite a…

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Shop 2607121 1280 Dg people communication and education

Communication + Education

Carlisle

Volunteering

Volunteers are sought to help with selling Susan's Farm produce at Farmers' Markets, events and pop up stalls. If you like people and you are enthusiastic about "you are what you eat ", the importance of eating locally sourced organic produce and enjoy cooking this could be the ideal volunteering…

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Yorkshire Dales NP 2 Dg people communication and education

Communication + Education

Yorkshire

Volunteering

Up Skill Down Dale is a programme for people aged 18 to 29 who want to learn new skills to help them begin a career in the environment. Every April participants join a year-long supported programme with other like-minded people to explore a range of exclusive volunteering and training…

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