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Upcoming events

Introduction to coppicing training course

Thursday 13 November, 9.30am - 4pm, Lag Wood, Hassocks

Update: This event is now sold out. To register your interest in future courses please complete this form.

For absolute beginners who want to learn the basics of coppicing, a fundamental skill for woodland management.

This course will cover:

  • the history of coppicing
  • why coppicing is important
  • the best tools for the job and how to care for them
  • safely felling small diameter trees with hand tools
  • layering hazel
  • how to deal with brash
  • coppice products
  • threats and opportunities

Fee: £45

Introduction to Woodland Management - two day training course

Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 November, 9.30am - 3.30pm, Woods Mill, Henfield

Update: This event is now sold out. To register your interest in future courses please complete this form.  

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.

The course will be tailored to your individual needs, and you are encouraged to share details of woodlands you are familiar with to aid your learning.

We will cover:

  • types of woodlands in the UK
  • protecting woodlands
  • producing timber and wood
  • legal responsibilities
  • maximising positive impacts for biodiversity
  • the future of woodland stewardship

Fee: £80

Introduction to Coppicing and Creating Coppice Products

Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December, 9.30am - 3.30pm, Lag Wood, Hassocks

Update: This event is now sold out. To register your interest in future courses please complete this form.

This two-day course is ideal for those who want to develop their coppicing skills.

The first day focuses on learning traditional techniques, and we will spend the second day discussing and making a range of hazel coppice products, using traditional hand-tools.

This course will cover:

  • what is coppicing and why is it important
  • the history of coppicing
  • billhooks, axes, froes and saws
  • how to safely fell small diameter trees with hand tools
  • how to deal with brash
  • pests and diseases
  • how to select and 'layer' trees to 'stock-up' the copse
  • how to dress-out and grade rods for different purposes with a saw and billhook
  • the coppice 'workshop'
  • simple coppice products
  • heritage coppice crafts

Fee: £80