Small Woods is proud to be the training partner for the Lost Woods of Low Weald and Downs project.
Whether you’re new to woodland management or you’d like to brush up on your skills, if you live, work or volunteer in the project area in Sussex, then there’s a training course for you. We’re running subsidised courses on sustainable woodland management and heritage skills, which is made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
This is your chance to learn a new woodland skill, meet a range of people taking on similar challenges, and create balanced and resilient woodlands where wildlife can flourish.
Book your course date below!
(if there are no suitable dates available, please register your interest in attending a future course here and we’ll be in touch.)
Introduction to Woodland Stewardship
: 30 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2024
: Woods Mill, Shoreham Road, Henfield BN5 9SD
This two-day beginners course is for anyone who looks after woodland; owner, manager or conservation volunteer.
Introduction to Coppicing
: 12 Nov 2024
: Lag Wood, Hassocks
For absolute beginners who want to learn the basics of coppicing, this course is an essential introduction to this fundamental skill for woodland management.
Make a Christmas Wreath
: 05 Dec 2024
: Chailey Parish Hall, Chailey, East Sussex
Welcome in the festive season by learning how to make your own Christmas wreath from scratch.