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Myerscough College offers you the opportunity to study a T-Level in Tree and Woodland Management (Arboriculture), to develop a comprehensive understanding of Arboriculture encompassing practical techniques, academic knowledge and technical skills. It is a popular option for both school leavers and successful Level 2 Technical Certificate students.
Myerscough College has a proud and successful 126-year history of delivering land- based qualifications. The Preston campus is the home of the National Centre for Arboriculture, which houses a purpose built indoor climbing room and chainsaw workshop. The centre is stocked with all major manufacture chainsaws including Stihl, Husqvarna, and Echo; including both petrol and electric chainsaws.We also have an arboretum featuring the national collection of Aesculus.sp (Horse Chestnut) trees and an adjacent Pinetum which contains two magnificent examples of Giant Redwood amongst other coniferous trees.
Starts July 2025
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to identify key plants species associated with species-rich grasslands in Cumbria with a focus on grasses, sedges and rushes and skills associated with identification of grasses etc. from flowers and vegetative characteristics.
Starts July 2025
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to identify key grasses, sedges and rushes found in Cumbria, including identification when in flower and even when not in flower. There will be an opportunity at the end of the day to look at other plants often found growing with grasses, sedges and…
1 – 5 September, 2025
Our “Woodland Pioneers – An Introduction to Coppicing” course introduces you to the apprenticeship scheme and/or to coppicing and greenwood crafts. This year our course will run from 1 – 5 September 2025 at Silverhelme Scout Camp, Silverdale, Lancashire. For Newcomers: This week-long course…
Starts June 2025
This course presents the essential elements of early-stage transformation of conifer plantations to continuous cover forestry (CCF). Learners will gain knowledge and skills in tree classification, stand assessment and tree marking. Practical sessions will take place in a productive conifer woodland…
MSc Conservation Management Online Event
Restoring Hardknott Forest Volunteer Day
Wildlife Walk at Hardknott Forest
