Coppicing courses
Interested in spending time in native woodlands and learning about their management. Then why not spend a magical weekend in a wonderful Worcestershire woodland.
1 or 2 day coppicing courses, covering basic theory, providing hands-on practical experience and a tree identification session. The sessions are set in an Ancient Forest Woodland Reserve, near Malvern, Worcestershire. With lunch over an open fire!.
The two day coppicing courses I run are an introduction to coppicing. They are a mixture of theory and practical sessions which include tree identification.
The training courses start with a walk through the woods looking at various compartments that have been coppiced over the last ten years and the benefits of coppicing and the differences between native deciduous woodland and conifer plantations.
Aspect scovered on the course include planning the work area, looking at various devices, building work breaks and coppice restoration, working methods, practical coppicing, material selection, processing, and storage.
Good quality sharp tools will be provided. A certificate and full course notes along with a tree identification guide are included in the course fee.
The price is £100 for a two day course.
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A £20 deposit is required.
One to one tuition
I offer tuition in coppicing and traditional woodland managment for small groups or individuals. This can be from one day or up to three days. A hot meal and drinks are provided in my covered camp kitchen.
Please contact me for prices and availabliity.
A £10 reduction is available to Malvern Hills Coppice Network and Malvern Hills Conservators volunteers
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.
Camping is available in the wood for course participants on two day courses at a cost of £6 per night per person. There are also some excellent hotels and B&B'S locally. Please go the links page for local accommodation.
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