

Welcome to our free Woodland Management Planning course. This course has been developed to support woodland owners to create woodland management plans in England, including: Why we create woodland management plans; How to develop objectives for the woodland; Surveying needs; Creating appropriate maps; Planning operations; The management plan creation and submission process.
By the end of the course you should know:

Depending on the course - duration one to five days. Dates to fit in with you, get in touch to organise.
Chainsaw training ABA international qualifications ICC1 to ICC5
Friday 6th March 2026, 10am-3pm
Hedgerows are not (just) for keeping the livestock secure. Join Friends of the Lake District to discover the many ways hedges can benefit your farm, wildlife and the wider environment, and discuss what management approaches help them live up to their impressive potential, from planting all the way…
Tuesday 24th February 2026, 10am-4pm at a venue tbc in Eden Valley
An introductory session exploring the traditional landscape management technique of hedgelaying which is much in demand across different landscapes! Booking essential.
Tuesday 10th February 2026, 10am-4pm at CWT Brown Robin NR
An introductory session exploring the traditional woodland management technique of coppicing which creates forest products as well as benefiting biodiversity. Booking essential.

Cumbrian Agriculture, Arboriculture and Forestry Apprenticeship Information Evenings 12 and 13 January 2026

Lancaster University Open Days and Campus Tours

Carlisle College Open Days 15 January and 26 March 2026