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.
05/02/2026 Hedge-laying training - Beginner 1 Day
Barnsley Borough, Barnsley Council 01226 774115 publicrightsofway@barnsley.gov.uk
If you are interested in joining in these FREE training days making a difference for people and wildlife and learning a new skills, then please contact the team to BOOK your place.
Free Course
07/02/2026 Introduction to Coppicing 1 Day
The Green Wood Centre, Small Woods Association 01952 432769 office@smallwoods.org.uk c-js.info/4likhha
This course is a great opportunity to spend a day in our small coppice woodland, learning how to safely and effectively cut, present, and process hazel coppice.
Cost £95
19/02/2026 Hedge-laying training - Improver 1 Day
Barnsley Borough, Barnsley Council 01226 774115 publicrightsofway@barnsley.gov.uk
If you are interested in joining in these FREE training days making a difference for people and wildlife and learning a new skills, then please contact the team to BOOK your place.
Free Course
21/02/2026 Hedge Laying Course 1 Day
DA16 3RP, Woodlands Farm Trust 02083198900 admin@thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org c-js.info/4cTrKyY
This one-day course (8:30-16:00) will cover topics such as preparing the ground, how to use hedge-laying tools, cutting of wooden stakes and the skilled art of 'pleaching'. Please wear suitable clothing and hard-wearing work boots or wellies. Please also bring a packed lunch.
Cost £80
05/03/2026 Hedge-laying training - Improver 1 Day
Barnsley Borough, Barnsley Council 01226 774115 publicrightsofway@barnsley.gov.uk
If you are interested in joining in these FREE training days making a difference for people and wildlife and learning a new skills, then please contact the team to BOOK your place.
Free Course
21/03/2026 Hedge Laying Course 1 Day
DA16 3RP, Woodlands Farm Trust 02083198900 admin@thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org c-js.info/4cTrKyY
This one-day course (8:30-16:00) will cover topics such as preparing the ground, how to use hedge-laying tools, cutting of wooden stakes and the skilled art of 'pleaching'. Please wear suitable clothing and hard-wearing work boots or wellies. Please also bring a packed lunch.
Cost £80.00
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.