Training Directory: Practical Countryside Skills Short Courses
Training in the practical aspects of countryside management techniques such as dry stone walling and hedge laying.
Courses looking at the theory behind these employing these techniques are another page.
Practical training in using and maintaining machinery e.g, chainsaw use, pesticide application and specialist driving courses are on another page.
First aid and health and safely type courses have a separate page.
29/10/2020 Traditional Hedgelaying Workshop 2 Days
FSC Epping Forest, Field Studies Council 020 8502 8500 enquiries.ef@field-studies-council.org www.field-studies-council.org/shop/courses/traditional-hedgelaying-workshop/
This two-day workshop offers both theory and practical sessions on the non-mechanised method of hedgelaying in the South of England style. Day one will cover topics such as the history, ecology and management of hedgerows, knowledge of the techniques and traditional tools used for hedgelaying and day two will be 'out in the field' working on a hedgerow. Course fee includes FSC fold-out chart: Guide to hedgerows.
Cost £90.00
02/12/2020 Pruning Techniques 1 Day
West Lothian, TCV Scotland 01786 479697 Scotland-training@tcv.org.uk c-js.info/2yqbXdb
An Introduction to shrub and small tree pruning. We will be looking firstly at the 'Whys' of pruning, followed by the hands on of 'How'! Techniques will include Crown Lifting, Stooling, Pollarding and Small Tree Felling with hand tools.
15/12/2020 Live hedge laying 1 Day
High Elms, Bromley, idverde 01689860571 beeche@idverde.co.uk www.bromleyparks.co.uk/bookings
This is a practical course demonstrating and instructing in the skill of live hedge laying. Materials provided. Led by Ian Wright, Senior Community Manager for ideverde Bromley, who has many years experience managing woodlands and common land in the borough.
Cost £70
28/02/2021 Hedgelaying day 1 Day
Park Farm, LE67 6PD, Park Farm Training Centre 0777585722 kate@holmsdalemanor.co.uk forestschoolcourses.co.uk
Learn more about hedgelaying, have a try, and take away a new skill!
Cost £35
If you are interested in any of the courses detailed please contact ONLY the person, centre, telephone number or email address and remember to mention that you saw the listing in CJS Training Directory. For all courses assume that booking is required and a fee may be applicable.