This course is a practical introduction to coppicing in a local woodland. Learn the ancient skills of growing and harvesting coppice using traditional methods. The course covers felling coppice, sorting materials, planting and layering, sharpening and safe use of a billhook. You will learn principal tree species, recognise a variety of coppice products and understand work site organisation and method.

This course is part funded through the Defra VTS scheme. Please call Katherine on 01952 432769 to check your eligibility within this scheme.