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This one-day course is for absolute beginners who want to learn the basics of coppicing, a fundamental skill for woodland management.

This course will cover:

• what is coppicing and why is it important
• the history of coppicing
• the best tools for the job and how to care for them
• how to safely fell small diameter trees with hand tools
• how to deal with brash
• discussion about types of coppice products
• threats and opportunities

Fee: £45

Upcoming course dates:

Thursday 30th January, 9.30am - 3pm, Lag Wood, Hassocks

Monday 24th February, 9.30am - 3pm, 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 improving coppicing techniques. On the second course day we will discuss and make a range of coppice products from hazel 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

Upcoming course dates: 

Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th February, 9am - 4pm, Lag Wood, Hassocks

Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th March, 9am - 4pm, Lag Wood, Hassocks

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