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Treetops 2991743 1280 Dg forestry and woodlands

Forestry + Woodlands

Cumbria wide
Level 3 Qualification

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Arboriculture Pruning Operations. Arboriculture pruning operations training course (NTPC unit 307) covers aerial pruning operations and looks at crown thinning, crown pruning, crown reduction and pollarding.

Short Course
In person
3 Days
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Tree trunk 4890429 1280 Dg forestry and woodlands

Forestry + Woodlands

Cumbria wide
CPD

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Stump Grinder Training. Stump grinders remove tree stumps, quite literally, by chipping away at them – usually with a cutting wheel. As a result, they can be dangerous tools if used incorrectly or without adequate training. The H&W stump grinder training course will teach you the appropriate…

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In person
1 Day
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Chainsaw 780307 1280 Dg forestry and woodlands

Forestry + Woodlands

Cumbria wide
CPD

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The assisted felling training course from H&W is an advanced course for experienced operators of chainsaws. The course will involve the felling and processing of trees with an overall diameter at felling height above and below 380mm (15 inches).

Short Course
In person
3 Days
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Tree 5709758 1280 Dg forestry and woodlands

Forestry + Woodlands

Cumbria wide
Level 3 Qualification

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Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Dealing with Interwoven Stems and Part Blown Trees Training and assessment in the clearing of individual and multiple windblown trees, which still have the root plates attached. This training will cover trees that have been windblown or uprooted by storm damage,…

Short Course
In person
4 Days
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Trees Woodland 1 Geneve Brand Dg forestry and woodlands

Forestry + Woodlands

The North West

Apprenticeship

Level 3 Forest Craftperson apprenticeship. Location: Workplace Delivery supported with Online Lectures and Tutorial Support. Course length: TBC - September 2025 - REGISTER INTEREST NOW. Fees: Costs will be determined by several factors including size of employer and age of apprentice. Register for…

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Rocks 5876551 1920 pixabay Dg waters rivers and catchments

Water + Catchments

Barrow in Furness

Volunteering

Take part in monthly coastal monitoring to gather data and help inform marine conservation decisions. Do you live in Barrow and enjoy being by the sea? Would you like to meet new people, learn about rockpool species, and help marine conservation? Then come to marine surveys to help with our…

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Muddy 4415044 1920 pixabay Dg waters rivers and catchments

Water + Catchments

Barrow in Furness

Volunteering

Do you live in Barrow? Are you able to spare a few hours a month to help conservation? Then join the Welly Brigade! This is a fantastic way to help nature through habitat restoration, for example scrub clearing and wildlife friendly gardening. It’s also a great way to meet new people, discover new…

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Phone 499991 1920 Dg people communication and education

Communication + Education

Plumgarths

Volunteering

Do you enjoy chatting to people? Welcome new members to Cumbria Wildlife Trust over the phone at our office in Plumgarths. We are looking for a friendly volunteer who is happy to chat over the phone, to join our Membership Development Team. You would be calling people who have recently joined…

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