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RDPE Woodland Grazing for Domestic Stock
For booking information please see below
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.
info@foodfarmingforestry.co.ukRDPE Managing Deadwood Habitats
For booking information please see below
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.
Introduction to Chainsaw Use: Maintenance and Cross-cutting
This one-day course is designed for those who want an introduction to the safe use and maintenance of chainsaws. This is an ideal course for those wishing to use a chainsaw in their own woods.You will learn how to set up and maintain your saw and use it for cross cutting felled timber. The course does not cover felling. Chainsaws are provided for use during the course but you will need to provide your own personal protective clothing.
Attendance is limited to six. Advance booking is required. To book a place, please see Contact Details below.
Felling Small Trees
This one day course organised by Plumpton College and Woodnet provides an introduction to the safe felling of small trees with a chainsaw. The course is suitable for those wishing to use a chainsaw on their own land but does not provide a qualification. Participants will need to have some basic training in chainsaw use and cross-cutting to attend this course. We suggest you attend our one day 'Introduction to Chainsaw Use: Maintenance and Cross-cutting' course first. This 'Felling Small Trees' course will focus on trees which can be felled without hindrance. Subject to the abilities of the group, you will then progress to more sophisticated techniques, such as felling small trees against the lean and dealing with hung up trees. The course is limited to 4 participants to provide a good tutor to participant ratio.
Please book in using the information below. Spaces are limited please therefore book in early.
RDPE Woodland Tree Identification
This course is designed for anyone interested in learning how to identify trees in winter when summer foliage is not available as a reference. You will learn the principles involved in identifying trees in winter and the key indicators to look for. The day will involve a presentation, walk around the woodland, collection of samples and exercises in identification. You will learn how to recognise the main common and native woodland trees.
RDPE Selecting and Grading of Woodland Trees for Conversion
RDPE Tree Inspection for the Woodland Owner
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 Generating income from coppice woodland
This course is designed for anyone interested in generating income from coppice woodland by selling or using produce. Learn about the uses of different coppice trees for fencing, charcoal, crafts, logs, construction etc; find out which lengths and sizes are required for different products, and learn how to harvest, store, market and sell your wood.Tim Saunders from Rother Forestry will guide you through the process from cutting, to storage and sales. Tim has a wide range of experience in the harvesting, storage and marketing of coppice and woodland products in the South East.
RDPE Thinning Control for Timber Production
Oak 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
