Courses calendar
29–30 June Coracle Making
Build an Ironbridge style coracle using simple tools and techniques to suit all levels of experience and ability. The coracle has been around for thousands of years, evolving as a cheap, simple boat that anybody could make and use for … Continue reading
Course duration - 2 day
Course cost - £225
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15–19 July Level 3 award in Access a tree using a rope and harness and aerial tree rescue operations (old CS38)
Funded tree climbing course for those working in forestry or farming in England. A 5 day course with the aim of providing learner with skills and knowledge to climb and move safely within tree canopy and perform aerial rescue. Who … Continue reading
Course duration - 5 day
Course cost - £250
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23–25 August Coracle Making
Build an Ironbridge style coracle using simple tools and techniques to suit all levels of experience and ability. The coracle has been around for thousands of years, evolving as a cheap, simple boat that anybody could make and use for … Continue reading
Course duration - 3 days
Course cost - £345
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4–6 September Longbow Making
Learn how to make your own longbow using techniques that have changed little since the Middle Ages. Make a traditional longbow like those favoured by English and Welsh bowmen, who used this simple, yet fearsome, weapon to such devastating effect. … Continue reading
Course duration - 3 days
Course cost - £300
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16–20 September Chainsaw maintenance, crosscutting, felling and processing trees up to 380mm (old CS30/31)
Do you work in forestry or farming in the uplands? You’ll probably qualify for this free five day NPTC chainsaw course. You will need your own chainsaw trousers, chainsaw books, chainsaw helmet with ear defenders and chainsaw gloves. This course … Continue reading
Course duration - 5 day
Course cost - £0
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28–29 September OCN level 3 Introduction to Small Woodland Management
The course is designed for woodland owners and managers who want to create a woodland management plan. The course investigates the different woodland attributes which effect woodland management decisions and covers the following main areas. Physical characteristics of small woodlands Woodland … Continue reading
Course duration - 2 day
Course cost - £150
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4–5 October An Introduction to Coppicing
Coppicing is both beneficial to wildlife and can provide unique and sustainable woodland products. This two day practical course will teach you about how to manage a coppice woodland. You will learn about the tools used for coppicing, selecting different … Continue reading
Course duration - 2 day
Course cost - £150
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