Small Woods is proud to be the training partner for the Lost Woods of Low Weald and Downs project.
We’re running subsidised courses on sustainable woodland management and heritage skills, which is made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Due to funding conditions, you must live, work or volunteer in the project area in Sussex.
Click here to see if you are eligible.
(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 Coppicing
: 24 Feb 2025
: 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.
Coppicing and Creating Coppice Products
: 25 Mar 2025 - 26 Mar 2025
: Lag Wood, Hassocks
This two-day course is ideal for those who want to develop their coppicing skills.
Introduction to Woodland Management AIM L3
: 15 Apr 2025 - 16 Apr 2025
: Wood's Mill, Henfield
This two-day course will help you to build the background knowledge needed to manage your woodland sustainably, and work towards creating resilient, productive woods.
Restoring ‘Lost’ Ancient Woodlands
: 06 May 2025
: Woods Mill, Henfield
Join us on this one-day course to learn the basic skills you need to identify and sustainably manage ancient woodland, and help biodiversity thrive once more.
Restoring 'Lost' Ancient Woodlands
: 12 Jun 2025
: Woods Mill, Henfield
Join us on this one-day course to learn the basic skills you need to identify and sustainably manage ancient woodland, and help biodiversity thrive once more.
