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RDPE Thinning Control for Timber Production
info@foodfarmingforestry.co.ukOak Timber Framing
This is a very popular course, early booking is essential. This five day course organised by Woodnet and Plumpton College at Flimwell is for those interested in learning how to construct an oak framed building. It is a practical hands-on course with participants working together to construct and erect an 10ft by 10ft frame with a roof. You will learn the main skills required to lay out the frame, mark and cut the joints, construct the roof, make the pegs, and erect the frame. The course uses hand tools with demonstration of the use of power tools. Your tutors, Chris Nutley and Will English of Sussex Oak Framers, will guide you through the week, teaching you the practical skills and explaining the stages in planning and managing a timber frame project. Timber Framing May 2012 “Excellent Course, brilliant, inspirational.”
The building is available to purchase after the event. Building not as pictured.
Plumpton College at Flimwell is part of Plumpton College Centre for Sustainable Food Farming Forestry, please visit www.foodfarmingforestry.co.uk for information about other courses.
Places limited to 10. Advance booking is essential. To book a place, please see Contact Details below.
RDPE National Vegetation Classification as a Management Tool
Open Day at The Woodland Enterprise Centre Flimwell - Courses
Open Day at Woodland Enterprise Centre, Flimwell, TN5 7PR
Come and see the range of courses provided by Plumpton College and Woodnet.
Adult short courses; 12 week tree surgery course; Diploma in forestry; Trees and Timber Apprenticeships; Careers Advice and Information in forestry.
Look at the award winning buildings constructed of local timber and see the oak timber frame that you can build on a five day course at Flimwell.
Tours of the woodland. Refreshments.
No need to book, just turn up. Free entry.
Walking and Thumb Stick Making
Learn the creative and relaxing craft of Stick Making on a one day course organised by Plumpton College and Woodnet at the Woodland Enterprise Centre Flimwell. Take a woodland walk to select suitable wood for making sticks, learn techniques for straightening & preparing the stick how to assemble, glue and varnish your created stick learn the various options for the finial finials are available to purchase at an additional cost Take your stick home at the end of the day
Please book in using the contact details below
RDPE Sawmilling in the Woodland
RDPE Bats in the Woodland
The training courses are for anyone involved in agriculture, horticulture and forestry with the following eligibility provisos:- Attendees must be engaged in a business or employed by an organisation or social enterprise which is dependent on agriculture or woodland or utilises any woodland or forest products and have left full time education, be over 18 (although in some instances 16 -17 year olds are eligible if not in an apprenticeship and have left full time education). Self-declaration will be required that they intend to work in the agriculture or forestry sectors within 6 months of receiving training. Courses can be taken as an adjunct to a standard apprenticeship, to improve the training and knowledge transfer currently being undertaken by new entrants to the sector. For more information and to discuss your requirements and eligibility please contact Don Cranfield on 01273 892031 or Sarah Blackford on 01580 879547.
RDPE Silvicultural Systems
The training courses are for anyone involved in agriculture, horticulture and forestry with the following eligibility provisos:- Attendees must be engaged in a business or employed by an organisation or social enterprise which is dependent on agriculture or woodland or utilises any woodland or forest products and have left full time education, be over 18 (although in some instances 16 -17 year olds are eligible if not in an apprenticeship and have left full time education). Self-declaration will be required that they intend to work in the agriculture or forestry sectors within 6 months of receiving training. Courses can be taken as an adjunct to a standard apprenticeship, to improve the training and knowledge transfer currently being undertaken by new entrants to the sector. For more information and to discuss your requirements and eligibility please contact Don Cranfield on 01273 892031 or Sarah Blackford on 01580 879547.
RDPE Woodland Management - Increasing Biodiversity
