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Short Training Courses
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day consecutive maximum) Countryside Management TechniquesTypical courses include: Sustainable Woodland Management, Coastal Dune Management, Ponds for Wildlife, Managing for Biodiversity. Practical courses (chainsaw certificate etc) have a separate page (click Next button at foot of page).
February 2012 14/02/2012 Heathland Ecology: an introduction 1 day Gwynedd, Moelyci Environmental Centre. Contact: 01248 602793, office@moelyci.org, www.moelyci.org An introduction to heathlands, their ecology, wildlife and management. This is an outdoor course – please come appropriately prepared for exposed conditions at this time of year. 18/02/2012 Introduction to Woodland Management 2 days Hoburne Bashley New Forest, Woodlander Bushcraft. Contact: 01425 612340, www.woodlanderbushcraft.co.uk £75 per person per day or £120 for 2 days. Please bring own packed lunch, teas & coffee provided. 21/02/2012 ignite Course 3 days Shuttleworth College, Bedford, Rural Development. Contact: 01765 609355, erica.spencer@ruraldevelopment.org.uk, www.ruraldevelopment.org.uk/events Ignite has been setting the standard in woodfuel supply chain training since 2004. Constantly updated and revised to take account of the latest developments, Ignite provides all the information you need to know about woodfuel. For bookings and further details contact Erica Spencer 23/02/2012 Skills for a few acres: an introduction to creating & managing ponds for wildlife 1 day Great Massingham, Norfolk, Norfolk Wildlife Services. Contact: 01603 625540, tobyc@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk, www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/consultancy This one-day theoretical course is designed as an introduction to the thinking needed in creating and managing ponds for wildlife. Cost: £40+VAT/£30 +VAT concessions Tea and coffee will be available throughout the day. A certificate of attendance will be awarded on completion of the course. 25/02/2012 Holistic Woodland Understanding 2 days Steward Community Woodland, Dartmoor, In Harmony With Woodland. Contact: 07866 982985, kenny@inharmonywithwoodland.co.uk, www.inharmonywithwoodland.co.uk Gives an in depth understanding of UK woodlands covering all influences and how to manage them.Takes place in the woodland and is very ‘hands on’. Felling a tree with and axe and hand saw and processing into products part of course. Also create and evaluate practical management plans. 25/02/2012 Introduction to Small Woodland Management - OCN Level 3 2 days Bovingdon Hall Estate, Gosfield, Essex, Small Woods Association. Contact: 07834 340700, jacoblambert@smallwoods.org.uk, www.smallwoods.org.uk This two-day is designed to introduce participants to preparing and writing woodland management plans. A comprehensive plan is a prerequisite for grant funding and a good starting point for any intended management. The course also covers woodland legislation and available woodland grants. Course subsidised by Wood Fuel East. Cost £100
March 2012 07/03/2012 Arboricultural Knowledge 1 day Guildford, Surrey, Arboricultural Association Contact: 01242 522152, admin@trees.org.uk, http://www.trees.org.uk/training-events/Training A one day 'signposting' course to help arborists improve their understanding of arboricultures wide range of knowledge topics: tree identification, physiology, pruning, decay, biomechanics etc. £114 member £186 non-member. 13/03/2012 Introduction to Woodland Management 2 days Hoburne Bashley New Forest, Woodlander Bushcraft. Contact: 01425 612340, www.woodlanderbushcraft.co.uk £75 per person per day or £120 for 2 days. Please bring own packed lunch, teas & coffee provided. 17/03/2012 Geology & Landscape around Seven Sisters Country Park 1 day Seven Sisters Country Park, nr Seaford, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561, swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk, www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 22/03/2012 Woodland Management Planning 2 days Dulwich Upper Wood, BTCV London. Contact: 020 7278 4294, london@btcv.org.uk, Examine the history and different types of woodlands and learn about the management techniques used to maintain and enhance the woodland habitats as well as aspects of management planning. Held at a well established woodland reserve, analyse the different management styles between this and two other nearby woodland sites in South London. 27/03/2012 Farming & Wildlife 1 day Sompting, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561, swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk, www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk
April 2012 13/04/2012 Planning for a Healthy Wildlife Pond 1 day Lavender Ponds Nature Reserve, BTCV London. Contact: 020 7278 4294, london@btcv.org.uk, An interest packed course with emphasis on keeping ponds healthy, good management practices, and creating a pond. Held at a Local Nature Reserve in South London the course includes visits to various ponds in the area to judge their health by visual surveys. 16/04/2012 OCN Sustainable Woodland Management 5 days Sussex, The Sustainability Centre & Ben Law. Contact: 01730 823366, courses@sustainability-centre.org, www.sustainability-centre.org These courses are mainly based here at The Sustainability Centre (wth two days at Bens). 27/04/2012 An Introduction to Woodland Ecology 1 day Plumpton College, nr Lewes, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561, swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk, www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk
May 2012 02/05/2012 Arboricultural Knowledge 1 day Preston Montford, Shropshire, Arboricultural Association Contact: 01242 522152, admin@trees.org.uk, http://www.trees.org.uk/training-events/Training A one day 'signposting' course to help arborists improve their understanding of arboricultures wide range of knowledge topics: tree identification, physiology, pruning, decay, biomechanics etc. £114 member £186 non-member. 04/05/2012 Woodland Management 3 days Dorset, Kingcombe Centre. Contact: 01300 320684, office@kingcombecentre.org.uk, www.kingcombe.org For more information Click Here 04/05/2012 Wildlife & Farming 1 day Abbotts Hall Farm, Essex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01621 862960, admin@essexwt.org.uk, http://www.essexwt.org.uk/ This course will highlight the issues associated with arable farming & wildlife conservation on the Essex Coast. You will gain an understanding of the measures available to landowners to protect wildlife by looking at practical examples at Abbotts Hall Farm. 10 am – 4 pm Requested Donation: £30 07/05/2012 I've bought a woodland, what do I do now? 1 day Sussex, Ben Law. Contact: 01730 823311, tony@permaculture.co.uk, http://www.permaculture.co.uk/courses#special_courses A course to answer a question Ben is often asked. For those who have bought. For those thinking of buying. For those about to work a wood. This course will include answers to planning in woodlands and will be tailored to participants needs. £95.00 22/05/2012 Heathland Management 1 day Abbotts Hall Farm, Essex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01621 862960, admin@essexwt.org.uk, http://www.essexwt.org.uk/ Characteristics, history & development over the centuries of lowland heath habitat. The related wildlife will be summarised. Attention will be paid to succession, positive & negative influences & the resulting need for continual management. A range of management techniques will be covered & reference drawn to schemes & sources of funding. 11 am – 3 pm Requested Donation: £15 26/05/2012 Hay Meadows in the High Weald 1 day Flimwell, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561, swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk, www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 31/05/2012 Designing with trees 1 day Kew Gardens, London, Arboricultural Association Contact: 01242 522152, admin@trees.org.uk, http://www.trees.org.uk/training-events/Training £216 members £240 non-members
June 2012 06/06/2012 Ebernoe Common: Wood Pasture & Ancient Woodland 1 day Kirdford, nr Petworth, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561, swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk, www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 09/06/2012 Introduction to Worcestershire Historic Landscapes 1 day Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, Wildlife & Environmental Training Company Contact: enquiries@wetc.co, www.wetc.co This one day course will show how surviving elements of the historic landscape can be identified, interpreted, and used to reconstruct the social and environmental history of the countryside. Participants will be given an introduction to a range of techniques used to assess the historic value of a landscape. 09/06/2012 Farming & Wildlife in the High Weald 1 day Old Heathfield, East Sussex, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561, swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk, www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 16/06/2012 Introduction to Worcestershire Historic Landscapes 1 day Burton Dassett Hills, Wildlife & Environmental Training Company Contact: enquiries@wetc.co, www.wetc.co This one day field course will provide an introduction to the techniques and approaches used to identify and interpret surviving elements of the historic landscape. These techniques will include: identifying past rural industry and settlement, using landscape features to reconstruct local histories. 21/06/2012 Woodland Management Planning 2 days Dulwich Upper Wood, BTCV London. Contact: 020 7278 4294, london@btcv.org.uk, Examine the history and different types of woodlands and learn about the management techniques used to maintain and enhance the woodland habitats as well as aspects of management planning. Held at a well established woodland reserve, analyse the different management styles between this and two other nearby woodland sites in South London. 23/06/2012 Farming & Wildlife in the Low Weald 1 day Henfield, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561, swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk, www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 29/06/2012 An Introduction to Downland Ecology 1 day Steyning, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561, swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk, www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 30/06/2012 An Introduction to the Seashore: Rocks & Rock Pools 1 day Seven Sisters Country Park, nr Seaford, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561, swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk, www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk
July 2012 03/07/2012 Arboricultural Knowledge 1 day Illminster, Somerset, Arboricultural Association Contact: 01242 522152, admin@trees.org.uk, http://www.trees.org.uk/training-events/Training A one day 'signposting' course to help arborists improve their understanding of arboricultures wide range of knowledge topics: tree identification, physiology, pruning, decay, biomechanics etc. £114 member £186 non-member. 06/07/2012 Planning for a Healthy Wildlife Pond 1 day Lavender Ponds Nature Reserve, BTCV London. Contact: 020 7278 4294, london@btcv.org.uk, An interest packed course with emphasis on keeping ponds healthy, good management practices, and creating a pond. Held at a Local Nature Reserve in South London the course includes visits to various ponds in the area to judge their health by visual surveys. 07/07/2012 An Introduction Heathland Ecology 1 day Stedham, nr Midhurst, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561, swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk, www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 14/07/2012 Life Between the Tides: The Adur Estuary 1 day Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561, swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk, www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk
August 2012 17/08/2012 Conservation Grazing 1 day Linklater, Lewes, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561, swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk, www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 31/08/2012 Wild about Wetlands 1 day West Grinstead, West Sussex, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561, swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk, www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk
September 2012 18/09/2012 Managing Grazing Animals for Conservation 4 days Dorset, Kingcombe Centre. Contact: 01300 320684, office@kingcombecentre.org.uk, www.kingcombe.org For more information Click Here
November 2012 05/11/2012 OCN Sustainable Woodland Management 5 days Sussex, The Sustainability Centre & Ben Law. Contact: 01730 823366, courses@sustainability-centre.org, www.sustainability-centre.org These courses are mainly based here at The Sustainability Centre (with two days at Bens). 14/11/2012 Arboricultural Knowledge 1 day Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, Arboricultural Association Contact: 01242 522152, admin@trees.org.uk, http://www.trees.org.uk/training-events/Training A one day 'signposting' course to help arborists improve their understanding of arboricultures wide range of knowledge topics: tree identification, physiology, pruning, decay, biomechanics etc. £114 member £186 non-member. 22/11/2012 Getting to Grips with Subsidence 1 day Wokingham, Berkshire, Arboricultural Association Contact: 01242 522152, admin@trees.org.uk, http://www.trees.org.uk/training-events/Training Course for the arboricultural professional who may be required to advise upon, or manage subsidence cases including Local Authority Tree Officers, Arboricultural Consultants & Contractors. £114 member £228 non-members
Ad Hoc Conservation Management Course with BASIS 3 day Loddington, Leics or arranged, Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust. Contact: 01425 651013 , lferguson@gct.org.uk, www.gct.org.uk (Advisory link) Course can be held at Allerton Project at Loddington in Leicestershire or based at any suitable location nationwide for a gp of 10 or more. Total of 3 days: Tuition for the course lasts two and a half days; followed by a two-hour examination by BASIS on the afternoon of the third day. Woodland Management 3 day Childer Wood, Heavy Horses Ltd. Contact: 01531 640236, www.heavyhorses.net
TBC Planning for a Protected Species 1 day Bat Conservation Trust Contact: 020 75013638, training@bats.org.uk, www.bats.org.uk Dates & Venues will be published via the website.
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