To cut or not to cut? That IS the question! It’s at this time of year that hedges are booked in for their annual trim, but how soon should you cut? What are the pro’s and con’s of trimming hedgerows early or later on? Should you even trim them at all? Hedgerows require management to stay in shape, and good management practices keep hedgerows healthy and increase their longevity. But what is ‘good practice’ and how can we apply it ourselves? To discuss these questions FLD have invited hedgerow experts Nigel Adams (full-time hedge layer and consultant with over 45 years of experience in countryside management), Megan Gimber (key habitats officer for People’s Trust for Endangered Species aka. massive hedge geek!), and James Robinson (fifth-generation organic dairy farmer and skilled hedge layer) to join them online and discuss.
Flexible on demand training - takes 1-2 hours to complete
A practical guide to enhancing and maintaining biodiversity on school or college grounds, this free online training course is aimed at managers of any outdoor setting. The course has been developed by Natural England and Department for Education in collaboration with the National Biodiversity Data…
Courses are run on demand and usually last for 3 days (including assessment) Get in touch on 07855571312 or ctlogue@aol.com
Courses include the following: Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) Boom Mounted Sprayers (PA2) Variable Geometry Boom Sprayers (PA3) Slug Pellets and Granular Applications (PA4) Hand Held Applicators (PA6) including Application in or near Water (PA6AW), Stem Injection, Stump Treatment, Invasive Weeds…
The course takes on average 4 hours to complete. Upon registration, candidates have full access to course content including a downloadable workbook and HD videos. At the end of course, candidates will answer multiple choice questions.
Himalayan balsam is one of the most widespread and impactful invasive plant species across the UK and Ireland. Unfortunately, it is also a plant that is frequently mismanaged, or ignored until it creates monocultures. This new course, the first of its kind, teaches candidates how to practically…
Our Foundation Degree in Wildlife Conservation course is based at our Kirkley Hall campus, and you will receive your timetable previous to starting your course.
Explore the fascinating world of wildlife conservation focusing on the protection of species, habitats, and ecosystems both in the UK and globally. Engage in critical discussions on ethical issues and the role of modern zoos in conservation efforts. Kirkley Hall’s zoo provides a unique opportunity…
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