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Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December, 9.30am - 3.30pm, Lag Wood, Hassocks

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This two-day course is ideal for those who want to develop their coppicing skills.

The first day focuses on learning traditional techniques, and we will spend the second day discussing and making a range of hazel coppice products, using traditional hand-tools.

This course will cover:

• what is coppicing and why is it important
• the history of coppicing
• billhooks, axes, froes and saws
• how to safely fell small diameter trees with hand tools
• how to deal with brash
• pests and diseases
• how to select and 'layer' trees to 'stock-up' the copse
• how to dress-out and grade rods for different purposes with a saw and billhook
• the coppice 'workshop'
• simple coppice products
• heritage coppice crafts

Fee: £80