The University of Cumbria is one of the largest providers of degree apprenticeships in the country and our programmes are delivered to apprentices across the whole of England. With experience of assessment, you will conduct assessments in line with the requirements set in the appropriate…

Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. Coppicing is a manual method of tree maintenance to encourage new growth from old trees. A great way of managing our woodlands and ensuring they last for generations to come.

Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. Throughout the winter months we plant trees and hedges along riverbanks and across the catchment. This helps to increase biodiversity, create a haven for wildlife and provide great habitat as well as protects riverbanks, helps to slow the flow and reduce…

Level 4 Arboriculturist Apprenticeship Standard. This occupation is found in arboricultural, utility, facilities management and grounds maintenance organisations. These include local authorities, arboricultural consultancies, estates, commercial organisations and charities. The broad purpose of the…

Level 2 Arborist Standard (CUMBRIA). The arboricultural industry manages trees for their benefits and values in diverse urban and rural locations from city parks and urban woodlands, to country estates and private gardens. The industry manages trees adjacent to highways, railways, watercourses and…

Get stuck in to practical task on a hands-on conservation day. There's plenty of wildflower planting to do, scrub and bramble removal, bracken bashing, and invasive plant removal, as well as path, bridge and boundary repairs. Lace up your boots and come and join us!