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Join the Lost Woods project, The Woodland Trust, Natural England, and the Forestry Commission for an introductory workshop on landowner grant schemes for trees, hedges, and other types of wooded habitats.

This free event aims to explain the grant opportunities on offer, the benefits for you as a landowner, and to answer your funding questions. We will also introduce The Lost Woods of the Low Weald and Downs project and its aim to reconnect ancient woodlands through the formation of new nature corridors.

Agenda:

9.30am: Arrival and tea/ coffee

10am – 12.30pm: Speakers from The Woodland Trust, Forestry Commission, and Natural England will give talks on woodland creation grant schemes and the benefits to landowners. Plumpton College to present a land management case study. Q&A to finish.

12.30pm – 1.30pm: Lunch buffet and a chance to speak to representatives from The Woodland Trust, The Lost Woods project, Natural England, and the Forestry Commission.

1.30pm – 3.30pm (optional): A guided walk to view newly planted hedges, agroforestry, wooded habitat creation, and priority habitat grassland. Vehicle transportation will be available for guests with mobility issues to reach the halfway viewpoint.

Facilities:

A finger buffet will be provided at lunchtime. Vegan options available.

Free car parking

The AgriFood centre is fully accessible

No dogs please (except guide dogs and assistance dogs)

Who is this event for?

This event is for farmers, landowners, and land managers in Sussex, who are looking for grant support to create wooded habitats.

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Thursday 5 December, 2024. Chailey Parish Hall, Chailey

Welcome in the festive season by learning how to make your own Christmas wreath from scratch. We will be using locally foraged materials, which will of course, be related to the species found in the local woodlands of the Low Weald and Downs.

We are very fortunate to be joined by guest tutor Anya, who will guide you through this classic Christmas craft, and you will leave with a beautiful wreath to hang on your door.

Workshop places are limited and so we suggest booking ASAP.

Fee: £45