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Interested in the countryside, agriculture, horticulture, but don’t have time to attend a college? Why not try a distance learning course with ACS Distance Education. Over 400 courses on offer. Visit our website at www.acsedu.co.uk, email us at info@acsedu.co.uk or ring 0800 328 4723 for more information.

Acorn Ecology runs field based courses that are led by practicing ecologists. Our short courses cover a range of survey techniques and are open to anybody who feels that they lack the necessary field skills to succeed in an ecological job. For more information and on-line booking visit www.acornecology.co.uk

ADH Training & Consulting Ltd offers one day courses on EIA. We have supplied training to a wide range of local authorities, wildlife trusts, and to most of the major consultancies in the UK. Contact Shirley at 01608 663217 or by email Shirley@adhtrain-consult.co.uk for more information. www.adh-train-consult.com

AJS Crafts: Rural Craft Training.
A comprehensive range of training available in rural crafts & land management, including: Coppicing, Woodland Conservation & Management, Green Woodworking Skills, Sculpture, Environmental Art, Weaving, Basketry etc. Other courses are available by request or can be tailored to your specific requirements. Contact: info@ajscrafts.co.uk Web: www.ajscrafts.co.uk

We offer a wide range of tree related courses for organisations to include; tree surveying and inspection, tree & woodland management, tree risk assessment, trees and development, tree planting, trees and the law. Courses include the LANTRA Basic Tree Inspection course as well as a wide range of bespoke courses. lanerowe@aol.com 01884 840386

Arbor Venture, the South's leading training school for the forestry and arboricultural industry. You will receive individual, professional training from highly motivated, fully qualified LANTRA registered instructors and NPTC assessors. We provide both ground based and aerial chainsaw courses. Contact us on 01590 683540 or see our web site for more information, www.arborventure.co.uk .

The Barn Owl Trust is a small national charity committed to conserving wild Barn Owls and their habitat. It provides one-day courses, Barn Owl Ecology, Surveys & Signs, at which attendees learn the essential skills and knowledge required to conduct Barn Owl surveys and compose appropriate mitigation strategies. Contact info@barnowltrust.org.uk

Belfast Metropolitan College is the largest Further and Higher Education College in Northern Ireland. Providing a wide range of full-time and part-time courses. We also offer a wide choice of higher level qualifications with include Foundation Degrees and Degrees. Contact Course Hotline Tele 028 90 265265 or www.belfastmet.ac.uk

For courses about land and the environment including Agriculture, Countryside, Arboriculture and Horticulture from entry to degree level, full and part-time. From chainsaws, trailer towing and horse riding to environmental arts & crafts and environmental education. Telephone 01395 562400, website www.bicton.ac.uk or email enquiries@bicton.ac.uk

The Bill Hogarth MBE Memorial Apprenticeship Trust was set up to develop apprenticeships in coppicing and now has five apprentices in the NW of England. For information about the apprenticeship and details of our ‘Woodland Pioneers: introduction to coppicing’ week-long course held each September, go to http://www.coppiceapprentice.org.uk

Professional Development Courses in Ecology. We offer a selection of intensive one day courses. Subjects covered include wildlife legislation, protected species, field identification skills, ecological surveying and management techniques. Further details are available at www.biocensus.co.uk, or contact us at enquiries@biocensus.co.uk or call 0845 459 4810.

Bison Bushcraft are an eleven year established school offering training in bushcraft, wilderness survival skills and crafts. We also offer a complete outfitting service for your back country adventures. 0845 8387062 www.bisonbushcraft.co.uk

Brighton Permaculture Trust promotes greener lifestyles and sustainable development through design. It raises awareness and facilitates learning in supportive environments. We run a range of events and courses, from an introduction to permaculture to an advanced diploma course and specific courses/events on green architecture, gardening and fruit growing. http://www.brightonpermaculture.co.uk

A registered charity, founded in 1963 to protect British wild deer. Learn about deer, stalking & management, with events & training courses, including DSC 1, DSC 2 & Deer Management, available throughout the UK. Further details are available at www.bds.org.uk 01425 655434

The British Naturalists Association, founded in 1905, is run entirely by Volunteers. At National Conference volunteers learn about wildlife from leading Experts by attending numerous Field Workshops. Throughout the year BNA Branches have workshops and talks which they can attend. Specific Voluntary roles can be seen at www.bna-naturalists.org

The British Traditional Molecatchers Register (Britain’s leading Molecatching Training Provider) offers an innovative training programme teaching Traditional Molecatching skills to all who want to take advantage of this lucrative and rewarding Traditional Profession. BTMR do not use poisons so as to protect the environment and animals of the British countryside. www.britishmolecatchers.co.uk

Practical conservation courses in West Sussex. Coppicing, hedgelaying, chainsaw skills, charcoal burning.

BTCV Scotland is committed to the training & development of individuals working & volunteering with community & environmental projects.. We offer high quality traditional environmental skills, Lantra qualification skills & Community Development skills. For more information call Helen Paul on 01786 479697 or h.paul@btcv.org.uk www.btcv.org/scotland

A niche NGO and social enterprise. Pioneering the way towards environmental and social justice. Linking communities to government and policymakers. A mouthpiece for local communities and amplifier of the silent voices within communities. Facilitators of public participation.

London's only specialist college for landbased studies with centres across London; Enfield, Gunnersbury Park, Regent's Park, Crystal Palace Park and at Barking College. Offering full-time, part-time, short courses, apprenticeships and Train to Gain schemes in Horticulture, Arboriculture, Environmental Conservation, Garden Design, Floristry, Animal Care and Saddlery. 08456 122 122 laura.diggins@capel.ac.uk

The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for environmental education, with over 30 years’ experience in the field. With courses to suit every level of knowledge, from introductory weekends through to accredited professional installers’ courses & postgraduate degrees, & with on-site examples of sustainable systems. 01654 705981 www.cat.org.uk courses@cat.org.uk

Check out the new environmental postgraduate courses at the Centre for Conservation Ecology & Environmental Change, Bournemouth University. You can choose between flexible study modes combining research, professional placements, field, lecture, and independent study to gain an MSc in Biodiversity Conservation, Environmental Management, Geoinformatics or Environmental Informatics. Contact Dr Kathy Hodder, CCEEC Postgraduate framework coordinator khodder@bournemouth.ac.uk

C-N-Do Scotland: Navigation Award scheme, Walking Group Leader training / assessment, and Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme available on various dates throughout year and arranged to order. Delivered in a quality, safe, fun and sensitive fashion. Contact:- admin@cndoscotland.com or 01786 445 703 or look at www.cndoscotland.com/pages/dates-and-prices/courses.shtml. Can be operated near you.

Coleg Powys provides a wide range of educational opportunities for the whole community, which includes hundreds of courses from a wide spectrum of areas. There are full-time and part-time courses, with flexibility built in to meet individual needs. For further information visit our website at www.coleg-powys.ac.uk or telephone 0845 4086200.

Compass Education Ltd is a widely approved distance learning college privately providing education at all levels and in a wide range of subjects related to animals and animal behaviour. Courses cater for those undergoing career development and those satisfying a personal interest. Contact www.compass-education.co.uk or telephone 0845 4585981

Cotswold Woodland Crafts offers short courses in Green Woodworking. Learn traditional woodworking skills in a woodland setting & become an expert with an axe, drawknife & pole-lathe. Make yourself a dibber, bat, stool, hurdle, chair, shave-horse, pole-lathe etc. Further information & courses at www.cotswoldwoodlandcrafts.co.uk

Learn in the Yorkshire Dales

Craven College, Skipton offer a wide range of countryside courses to suit all levels these include Countryside Management, Equine Studies, Agriculture, Animal Care, Horticulture, Practical land based skills and Rural mechanics. Call 01756 708008 for more details. www.craven-college.ac.uk

Lantra Awards Centre delivering from beginner, Taster, through basic skills, Level 1 to more technical work, Level 2 with a facility for Level 3 and 4 Tests. Highly qualified Instructors, Institute for Lifelong Learning registered. 07858154590 dgunnwalls@hotmail.com

The Web Site www.deerland.co.uk provides further information. The training includes safe and efficient use of firearms and specialised ammunition which is used for culling UK Deer and Game, as well as the recognition of wild animal health including meat inspection procedures, disease identification and modern hygiene standards required by law.

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre, Lampeter, Mid Wales:
a unique training project offering a range of low cost courses – some accredited - in wildlife conservation, land management for biodiversity and sustainable living, delivered by highly experienced tutors, ecologists and conservation professionals. 01570 493358 or http://www.shared-earth-trust.org.uk/en/train02.htm for current programme.

The Devon Rural Skills Trust is a charity which aims to preserve the traditional skills, such as dry stone walling and hedge laying, which have been practised in the county for centuries. It offers one day courses and a training scheme. For more information on courses go to www.devonruralskillstrust.co.uk

A highly valued course run by Dialogue Matters and based on years of experience designing and facilitating real environmental decisions. We run three-day, open training courses throughout the year in Wye, Kent, SE England and can also provide in-house or bespoke training courses. 01233 813875 www.dialoguematters.co.uk/training.htm

We have a number of beginners' courses and opportunities to work towards one of the accredited qualifications in dry stone walling. Courses available throughout the country. For full details visit our website, www.dswa.org.uk or contact us either by email, information@dswa.org.uk, or phone 015395 67953.

Earthed are artists and builders specialising in cob, roundpole timber framing, lime, and stonework. Our educational workshops provide hands on learning experiences which enable people to access their own creativity and bring about positive change in their own lives, communities and environment. Please visit www.earthedworld.co.uk for more info or mob: 07917361580.

Easton College offers vocational courses including Foundation Degrees, Access Course, NVQs, Apprenticeships, First and National Diplomas. Subject areas include Agriculture, Landbased Technology, Sustainable Engineering Arboriculture, Countryside Management, Ecology, Gamekeeping and Horticulture. Short courses are also available. Please contact 01603 731232 or info@easton-college.ac.uk for information or visit us at www.easton-college.ac.uk

We have a proven track record of delivering successful training events and offer a wide range of courses covering subjects such as Bat Ecology & Bird Identification. Please follow this link for more information http://echoesecology.co.uk/training.php

Within 42 acres of countryside EcoDysgu delivers workshops in arts & crafts, complementary therapies, conservation, community activities & other forms of recreation. Projects are carried out where visitors & volunteers to the centre can learn environmental awareness skills. Volunteering opportunities & excellent bunkhouse accommodation for rent. 01656 728137 www.ecodysgu.co.uk

Environment Skills Training based in Mid Wales, offers training courses in Chainsaws, Brushcutters, Quad Bikes, 1st Aid and Manual Handling to name but a few. If you have a suitable venue we will be happy to run the course on your site. Please visit our website www.environmentskills.co.uk or telephone on Free Phone 0800 1185511.

Environmental Trainers Network
The ETN training programme has been running since 1994, & is aimed at encouraging contact & networking amongst participants & their organisations as well as providing quality training at reasonable cost to voluntary, public & statutory organisations. CONTACT: Jacki or Helen on 0121 359 2113 (Website) or Email ETN@btcv.org.uk

The Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) is the UK's only independent and dedicated provider of environmental and conservation advice and consultancy to farmers. FWAG assists the people who manage the countryside with environmental management expertise Events page updated daily http://www.fwag.org.uk/events.htm

First Aid Academy provides a professional, innovative, friendly & fun first aid training to all its customers & clients. We are approved to run HSE first aid training courses (FAAMS 1670/96) through our awarding body ITC First Aid Ltd & nationally recognised Outdoor Emergency First Aid. 0844 357 1426 www.firstaidacademy.co.uk

Four Winds Inspiration Centre is an environmental education and craft based charity situated in an attractive setting within Inverleith Park, Edinburgh. Four winds provides a unique opportunity for you to connect with nature, yourself and others whilst learning new skills and knowledge with our wide range of crafts and herbal courses. 0131 3322229 www.four-winds.org.uk

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust is a leading wildlife research charity providing practical, science based training on game, fisheries, wildlife management and species recovery. The Trust’s research is included in agri-environment schemes and training leading to a BASIS Certificate in farmland conservation management can be achieved. 01425 651013 or email: lferguson@gct.org.uk

Glasgow Caledonian University’s School of the Built & Natural Environment is the largest of its kind in Scotland, with an excellent reputation in delivering undergraduate and postgraduate environmental courses. All programmes are offered on a full and part-time basis and are accredited by relevant professional bodies. Visit www.gcal.ac.uk/bne

Courses in traditional woodland crafts. Hedglaying, hurdle making, pole lathe turning, coracle making, chairmaking longbow making and many more Also demonstrations of pole lathe turning at your event. Contact peter on 01332 86452 or e-mail courses@greenwooddays.co.uk

HBGBS Master Classes for Horticulturists: Veteran Trees Management, Taxonomy, Management Skills and more. One day practical training courses looking at a broad range of horticultural skills needed in the historic garden context. See the Historic & Botanic Garden Bursary Scheme website for more details and an application form: www.hbgbs.org.uk

Ian Gower Associates based in Maidstone, Kent specialises in Pesticides training. Also offered are courses towards NPTC certification such as Chainsaw, Brushcutters and many others. For groups of people we can offer courses on-site throughout the UK. Please visit our website www.pesticides-safety-training.co.uk or telephone 01622 675130.

The Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (IEEM) is a professional body which supports ecologists and environmental managers. IEEM runs one- and two-day training courses across the UK and Ireland and currently runs five topical conferences a year. For further information about our training events please go to www.ieem.net

We are a new centre developed as a partnership between North Nottinghamshire College and Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. As the centre develops we will be offering courses in a variety of conservation subjects. For details visit www.nnc.ac.uk or ring 01909 504522

The IGOMANGO initiative currently offers volunteer placements at our conservation and community project sites in Guatemala, Central America. Gain practical work experience and recognised qualifications and insight into a different culture and lifestyle on the other side of the world. For information visit www.igomango.com or email info@igomango.com

You don't need expensive equipment to make exciting wildlife films. Learn the skills of video camera work, editing and story creation first. Share a camera with a friend if you like. For the absolute beginner to the semi pro. Courses in association with Cornwall Wildlife Trust. www.jeffgoodman.co.uk

Short course training across Devon and Cornwall including Chainsaws, Brushcutters, Woodchippers, Knapsack Pesticides, Rural Crafts, Hedgelaying, Stone Walling, First Aid, Manual Handling and much more. Discounts available. Call for more info or see our website www.kenseytraining.co.uk

The Kingcombe Centre in rural West Dorset lies at the heart of a nationally acclaimed nature reserve, often referred to as ‘the farm that time forgot’. We offer a variety of short courses on flora, fauna, ecology, environmental and conservation topics. Full details at www.kingcombecentre.org.uk, 01300 320684.

Thinking about starting something new this September? Kingston Maurward College offers 300 full & part-time courses & apprenticeships in a variety of land-based subjects, so there’s bound to be something to suit your needs. Call 01305 215100 or visit www.kmc.ac.uk for an application now.

LANTRA – Women And Work Project – “Raising Skills and Unlocking Potential”

The project has been designed to encourage the development and career aspirations of women in under represented sectors. The funding is aimed at women 19 plus to carry out any training activities to support their personal development plan Training examples have included landscape gardening, tree felling, IT courses, chainsaw cutting.

Funding is available for flexible training for both technical and soft skills and you can choose your choice of provider. You are also appointed your designated skills coach to help you. Funding must be completed by March 2009. Don’t miss out – contact us today

Environmental education activities and events for all ages and abilities. Career development courses in protected species litigation such as water vole, badger, bat and barn owl ecology. Plus many more general interest courses. www.lincstrust.org.uk

Walking Group Leader, First Aid, Navigation, Caving, Canoeing & Forest School courses available on various dates throughout the year & arranged to order. Delivered in a quality learning environment in Herefordshire / Black Mountains by experienced instructors . Contact:- longtown@northamptonshire.gov.uk or 01873 860225 or look at www.longtownoec.co.uk

Losehill Hall, the Peak District National Park Authority's Learning and Environmental Conference Centre, is one of Britain's leading training providers for countryside, greenspace and environmental professionals, offering residential courses and tailor-made training. For more details, visit www.losehilltraining.org.uk email training.losehill@peakdistrict.gov.uk or phone Sue or Margot on 01433 622472

I specialise in making traditional yew longbows. These are made to order, using only handtools to transform a log so that it will bend in a semicircle without breaking. I also make flatbows in ash & elm. Bowmaking courses lasting 3 days can be arranged, ideally on a one to one basis. (01884) 32234 – Cullompton in Devon.

Lynher Training
Providing training for short courses in Chainsaws, various machinery & rural skills. "Matrix" accredited, offering certificates through NPTC, Lantra, C & G & others. Specialist training can also be arranged in many cases. Run from one of our pre-selected venues or on site if there are sufficient numbers and facilities. www.lynher.com or 01822 832232

We provide professional accredited training courses suitable for everyone working in Land based industries Please visit us at www.millhousetraining.co.uk

Moelyci provides a wide range of conservation/ecology/identification courses, based at their 350 acre farm near Bangor, Gwynedd. The farm is a community-owned not-for-profit resource which manages over 200 acres of SSSI and SAC heathland. For course details, go to www.moelyci.org

Warwickshire College's Moreton Morrell Centre, is leading the field in education for the land-based industries. We run courses in Countryside Management, Agriculture, Equine, Animal Welfare and Horticulture. Our working farm, where our agriculture and countryside students study, is one of six to be chosen by RASE as a development farm. www.warkscol.ac.uk 0845 217 7414

Moulton College has an unrivalled reputation for excellence in training for the Land Based, Construction and Furniture industries. There are Further and Higher Education courses in Countryside Management, Agriculture, Arboriculture and many other areas. Also training and assessment for land-based machinery and equipment. Contact 01604 491131 for more details or visit www.moulton.ac.uk

Weekend Dry Stone Walling courses are available throughout the spring, summer and autumn. Learn from very experienced and highly qualified wallers the art of Dry Stone Walling in the Derbyshire Dales at the National Stone Centre. More details on our website www.nationalstonecentre.org.uk. or phone 01629 824833.

Bushcraft and Wilderness Living Training. Learn the skills of our ancestors in a quiet and peaceful setting in East Wiltshire. For more information please see www.naturescraft.co.uk

We offer courses in gamekeeping, equine studies, veterinary nursing, golf management, deer management & environment & heritage studies, among many others, by different study methods, many online through a virtual learning environment. We're renowned for the flexible study equestrian courses available at stables in many localities throughout Scotland, To find out all that is available, visit www.northhighland.ac.uk email info@northhighland.ac.uk or call Admissions on 01847 889250

Providing Driver CPC training units; Tachographs & Drivers Hours; Driver as Ambassador; Drive Safe stay Legal; First Aid; Road to Fuel Efficiency; ADR; Preventing Physical Risk. Training can be provided at Braintree or On Site. For more details contact: Derek Broomfield 01376 552999 enquiries@novadata.co.uk www.novadata.co.uk

Would you like your staff to be able to identify the wildlife they see for survey work or to inform the public on walks etc? We run courses on wildlife identification and can design a course, or series of courses, to suit your needs. See our website for more details

Be the change you want to see in the world! The centre offers full time accredited courses in Biodynamics. Biodynamics is a unique and advanced method of organic farming and gardening. We have a selection of short courses as well. For more information go to: www.rachelcarson.org.uk

Sustainable building training. Learn how to use straw bales, lime, cob and larch to build sustainable buildings. Taught by a local Kentish expert our courses have been used by building professionals to build their businesses and those looking to self-build an eco-home. Contact us at www.rippledown.com or call 01304 364854

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh We offer a wide range of day, evening and weekend courses: botany, horticulture, botanical art and photography. For pleasure or qualifications including practical certificates in Field Botany and Horticulture. Schools programmes and teacher CPD in environmental arts and science. www.rbge.org.uk/education or 0131 248 2937.

RDI runs a number of forestry & woodland skills training projects in the North East, Yorkshire & Humber & East Midlands regions funded by RDPE Lantra Landskills, including grant aid for management & technical training. Also woodfuel training across the UK. Contact Carrick Armer 01765 609355 carrick.armer@ruraldevelopment.org.uk

Shuttleworth College, Bedfordshire offers quality training to NPTC & Lantra standards in chainsaws & related operations, machinery & agricultural equipment, pesticide application & many more. A wide range of full & part time courses are also available.

Small Woods are keen to ensure that skills and training in greenwood crafts and woodland management are taught to a high and consistent standard and have developed a suite of short courses accredited by the Open College.

All courses are taught by tutors who have many years of experience and are practitioners in the areas they teach. The courses are designed to provide the basic knowledge needed to allow participants to continue to practice and enhance their skills. They are suitable for anyone wishing to improve their knowledge to a recognised standard.

Peter Holmes is a freelance instructor in conservation & land management offering tailor-made courses & workshops in hedge-laying, dry-stone walling & sculpture, tree identification & planting, coppicing & crafts & footpath design & features. Contact soilypete@yahoo.com 0773 421 6775

Ecological training and experience for graduates seeking a career in the environmental sector. This training scheme is recognised as providing the relevant experience employers require. Success rate in getting trainees into paid jobs in ecology and conservation nearly 100%. Key skills provided in botanical survey, GIS mapping and habitat assessment info@somerc.com 01823 664450

Wildlife photography training by professionally qualified photographer Chas Spradbery. Make your pictures stand out from the rest. Group and individual tuition available. chas@spradbery.com 07801 067457

OCN sustainable woodland management, environmental education, wood fuel, yurt-making, campcraft, hedge-laying, shingle-making, coppicing, hurdle-making & willow plus many more. Residential options available in our eco-lodge, yurts, tipis or camping. For a brochure or more info please ring Raina on 01730 823166 or email: courses@sustainability-centre.org http://www.sustainability-centre.org/html/adult_courses.html

Landscape & Nature Photography Workshops on the Norfolk Coast, Norfolk Broads and Suffolk Coast. info@theuklandscape.com 01603 460825

Tony Darbyshire Arb Training : With 20 years experience in arboricultural training at both Merrist Wood and Sparsholt College and now an independent NPTC and Lantra Training Provider and Assessor, Tony offers personalised courses for all Arboriculture and Forestry Chainsaw related qualifications, leading to nationally and industry recognised certification. See www.sawpod.co.uk for details

Based in the Midlands, Train-a-Lift Ltd provides the highest standard of excellence in fork lift training and other mechanical handling equipment safety training. We now operate a large independent Fork Lift Training Centre and offer both operator and instructor courses. Other courses can be held nationally on customers premises. www.train-a-lift.co.uk 02476 469027

We provide courses for the B+E (car + trailer), LGV C1 (Ambulance), PCV D1 (Minibus), LGV C1+E & PCV D1+E DSA driving tests. Contact: Luke Bowdidge, Trailer Training uk Ltd, 0845 2602508 towing@trailertraininguk.co.uk www.trailertrainingukltd.co.uk

Training Express is a leading provider for land-based, lift trucks, construction plant & transport training. We provide the broadest range of training and NVQ services to public and private sector organisations as well as individuals in the land based, industrial and construction sectors. 01373 822408 Brieley@trainingexpress.co.uk www.trainingexpress.co.uk

Training Courses for people working or leading others in the hills, mountains, or upland areas. Courses cover Safety, Navigation, Leadership and Technical Skills for Summer and Winter conditions. Approved Mountain Leader Training Provider. See www.widehorizons.org.uk/tyb or email tynyberth@widehorizons.org.uk or call 01654 761678 for further details.

UHI Millennium Institute UHI is a higher education institute based in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Many UHI courses can be studied at a distance and are available at undergraduate and postgraduate level. They can be studied as a whole, or individual modules can be studied as CPD. Check www.uhi.ac.uk for details.

Integrated Environmental Management by distance learning. University of Bath
Courses include 3 year MSc, 3 month IEMA Associate Membership course, 3 month specialist environmental management topics. Contact Sue Cox: Email iem@bath.ac.uk, telephone +44 (0)1225 386405. www.bath.ac.uk/iem/

World leading research in each of our research groups (RAE 2008). £25 million investment in state-of-the-art facilities. £12 million funding in Research Council grants; top six UK university for successful NERC awards. High quality research supervision develops and nurtures the scientific potential of all graduates. www.exeter.ac.uk/biosciences (1/3/10)

Warwick HRI is at the forefront of research and teaching in plant and environmental sciences. We offer a range of taught and research degrees including BSc Environmental Biology, MSc Environmental Bioscience in a Changing Climate & OhD in Plant and Environmental Sciences. www.warwick.ac.uk/go/whri/study, whri.msc@warwick.ac.uk 024 7657 4995

West Moss-side Organic Farm & Centre regularly runs traditional & contemporary art & craft workshops. One day or over the weekend & you will get professional tutoring in small groups. Accommodation in three beautiful Trossachs yurts also available to make it a creative short break away from it all. 01786 850428 bookings@westmossside.com www.westmossside.com

Founded by Dr Martin Goulding, deliver educational Powerpoint presentations on all aspects of Wild Boar behaviour and ecology. Dr Goulding is a qualified (PGCE) and experienced lecturer with enhanced CRB clearance, who is able to present to audiences of any age range. www.wildboarconsultancy.co.uk

Wildeye run a number of courses, workshops and training expeditions for aspiring wildlife and conservation film-makers and enthusiastic amateurs. If you are just starting out we suggest you start with the Introduction to Wildlife Film-making weekend in Norfolk. Explore the website for the range of training opportunities: www.wildeye.co.uk

WildWise Events offer an exciting programme of cutting edge training courses to develop skills and resources and to inspire professionals working in the field of outdoor and environmental education, e.g. teachers, forest school leaders, youth workers. Courses include Environmental Storytelling, Forest Skills and the Muir Trek Leadership Training. 01803 868269, www.wildwise.co.uk

Wildwood Trust is a charity for the conservation of British Wildlife. We provide training on small mammal surveying, dormouse handling, water voles, mammal identification and more, all using our unique animal collection. We can tailor a course to suit your group/organisation. Contact Hazel Ryan on 01227 711900 or hazel@wildwoodtrust.org

With a relaxed, fun and friendly approach we can teach you many different aspects of bushcraft, including building your own shelter, collecting and purifying water, fire lighting by friction, game preparation, navigation, natural foods, off road driving, canoe building, fungi identification and desert survival. www.woodland-ways.co.uk

WoodNet Training near Flimwell, East Sussex. Short courses on woodland management, wood products and craft skills run in partnership with Plumpton College at Flimwell. Subjects include coppice products, charcoal making, trug making, hurdles, green woodwork, archaeology, machinery & hand tools, tree climbing, first aid. More information at www.woodnet.org.uk

Yellow Wood based near Hay in Herefordshire, we facilitate learning about woodlands in a 30 acre ancient semi-natural woodland. We teach bushcraft, woodland crafts, treeclimbing and chainsaw use. We have a campsite for visitors, and are developing an arboretum and nursery. www.yellowwood.co.uk info@yellowwood.co.uk

Yorwoods can provide up to 70% funding for training courses for the Forestry and Woodlands sector in the Yorkshire & Humber region. If you work in a business, organisation or social enterprise dependant on forestry or woodland products, you could be eligible. Contact carrick@yorwoods.org.uk for more details