Coppicing courses
These are introductory 1 or 2 day coppicing courses, covering basic theory, providing hands-on practical experience and including a tree identification session (plus lunches provided around an open fire). The sessions are set in an Ancient Forest Woodland Reserve, near Malvern, Worcestorshire.
Helping restore local woodland
COPPICING COURSE DATES
WEEKEND COURSES
24th -25th October 2009
14th -15th November 2009
MID-WEEK COURSES
15th -16th October 2009
The coppicing courses I run are an introduction to coppicing for people who have no experience of coppicing or for volunteers and others who have a little experience but would like to gain more knowledge. There is a maximunm of 6 people on each course.
They are ideal for woodland owners who have aquired woodland but have little practicle knowledge of woodland management and coppicing.
The training course will include tree identification ,the benefits of coppicing, a walk through the wood to look at how the areas coppiced over the last ten years and the differences between native deciduous woodland and conifer plantations. Coppice restoration, working methods, material selection and processing. Material storage and building workbreaks.
All tools will be provided.
We have the use of the classroom at Ravenshill for some of the training, the vast majority of the training will be conducted outdoors in my woodland workshop where there is a camp fire, and camp kitchen where hot drinks are supplied and a fire and cooking utensils are provided for trainees to cook their own food.
My courses take place at Ravenshill Woodland Reserve, Alfrick, Worcestershire, which is a 50 acre privately owned nature reserve, which has a patchwork of diverse habitat including many indicator species of ancient semi-natural woodland. It has both deciduous and various conifer species.
The course is over two days, usually over a weekend. I am now offering mid-week courses.
It costs £95 for the two days. A £20 deposit is required.
Camping is available in the wood for course participants at a cost of £6 per night per person. There are also some excellent hotels and B&B'S locally. Please go th the links page for local accomodation.
My gift vouchers are an ideal present for christmas, a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion and a way to give your friend or loved one the chance to spend time in the woodland and learn more about the traditional craft of coppicing.
Click here for a copy of the Coppicing course booking form.
Click here to view my terms and conditions.
All pictures have been taken by myself in woodlands that I have worked.
Course feedback
Phil,
Superb course, very informative and enjoyable.
I know know my Spindle from my Dogwood and can spot a Field Maple at 20
paces.
Your tips regarding Bristol Design, etc were also very much appreciated
(as was the food).
Informative, friendly and much enjoyed. Thank you Phil.
Good value, covered all aspects of coppicing, friendly relaxed atmosphere.
Thanks for the very useful points for tool suppliers, etc. Very useful, very informative, and a very nice atmoshere- Thanks very much.