events

Tuesday 10 February, 9.30am - 4pm, Lag Wood, Hassocks

For absolute beginners who want to learn the basics of coppicing, a fundamental skill for woodland management.

This course will cover:

• the history of coppicing
• why coppicing is important
• the best tools for the job and how to care for them
• safely felling small diameter trees with hand tools
• layering hazel
• how to deal with brash
• coppice products
• threats and opportunities

Fee: £45

Saturday 28 February, 9.30am - 12.30pm, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, Sussex Road, RH16 4DZ

Free event, refreshments provided. No need to book, just turn up.

We're joining a whole host of environmental organisations and groups at the Haywards Heath Eco Fair. Come along to speak with others helping our community on their sustainability journey, and find out more about the Lost Woods of the Low Weald and Downs.

Find out more.

Tuesday 17 March, Woods Mill, Henfield

Join us on this one-day course to learn the basic skills you need to identify and sustainably manage ancient woodland, and help biodiversity thrive once more.

The day will begin at the HQ of Lost Woods Project Partner, Sussex Wildlife Trust, for a discussion on ancient woodland. After lunch, we will visit a nearby site that is currently undergoing restoration.

The course will cover:

• what is an ancient woodland?

• ancient woodland indicator species

• woodland archaeology

• woodland condition assessment and planning

• restoration management techniques

• resilience to climate change, pests, diseases and invasive species

Fee: £45

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