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Grey squirrel management for woodland owners and forestry practitioners
With David Brown. An introductory course on the importance of managing grey squirrels, with a mix of classroom and outdoor learning for woodland owners and practitioners, hosted in the glorious surroundings of the Harewood House Estate near Leeds.
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Essential guide to caring for your wood
Professor Julian Evans OBE FICFor returns with his invaluable introduction to the art and science of woodland management for beginners. We are delighted to be hosting this event in the beautiful surroundings of Goodwood Estate. This course is being delivered by the RFS in partnership with the South Downs National Park Authority and the Forestry Commission.
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Intermediate Level Silviculture for coppice
Professor Julian Evan OBE FICFor considers coppice types, how they are managed, and operations to influence their development. This course is generously hosted by Goodwood Estate, and is being delivered in partnership with the South Downs National Park Authority and the Forestry Commission.
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An introduction to soil identification for foresters
Dr Andy Moffat's perennially popular introduction to forest soils, which combines classroom theory and outdoor practical sessions. This course is being delivered by the RFS in partnership with the South Downs National Park Authority and the Forestry Commission. FULLY BOOKED
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Managing ash dieback
With Kevin Penfold. A day aimed at woodland owners and tree professionals keen to develop their understanding of ash dieback and how to manage woodlands containing ash in light of the disease. This course is generously hosted by Didling Farm and is being delivered in partnership with the South Downs National Park Authority and the Forestry Commission.
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Introduction to Mensuration (tree measurement)
An introduction to mensuration with Kevin Penfold, combining classroom based theory and a visit to Cowdray Estate for an outdoor practical session in the afternoon. This course is being delivered in partnership with the South Downs National Park Authority and the Forestry Commission.
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Selecting and grading trees and timber for joinery and construction
This course is intended to help woodland owners and managers to get more value out of their homegrown timbers using principles of visual stress grading and appearance grading. With Jim White of White Wood Management.
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Introduction to Alternative Conifer Species
A new one day training course with Chris Reynolds of Forest Research in the glorious surroundings of Bedgebury National Pinetum. An essential introduction for anyone keen to widen their knowledge of alternative conifer species in the quest to increase woodland resilience in the face of pests, disease and climate change.
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Planting and establishment of alternative species
RFS Hockeridge & Pancake Wood is home to 60 species of tree, many of which are alternative species recently planted following felling and restocking activity. Join the wood's warden, John Morris, for a comprehensive and informative day discussing planting and establishment of alternative species in a practical context.
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Introduction to Alternative Broadleaf Species
A new one day training course with Chris Reynolds of Forest Research in the glorious surroundings of Westonbirt, The National Arboretum. An essential introduction for anyone keen to widen their knowledge of alternative broadleaf species in the quest to increase woodland resilience in the face of pests, disease and climate change.
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