November 2019
ILLUSTRATED TALK for FRIENDS OF THE SOUTH DOWNS
Ben will be giving an illustrated talk about his passion for the Woodlands of West Sussex, its heritage, bio-diversity and associated crafts. Tickets are available through the South Downs Society; email: enquiries@southdownssociety.org.uk Tel: 01798 875073 on line booking: https://bit.ly/3lclcX6
Find out more »December 2019
Chainsaw Training
Five day Chainsaw training Course at Prickly Nut Wood led by James Smith. The course will run from December 9th-13th 2019 with the Assessments carried out on December 16th/17th. The course is for NPTC qualifications for ; Chainsaw maintenance/cross cutting and for Felling of small…
Find out more »January 2020
PRACTICAL COPPICING
This is a practical course held at Prickly Nut Wood with Ben Law. Prickly Nut Wood is a managed coppice woodland extending to nearly 100 acres. The course will cover short and long rotation coppice. Chestnut, hazel and mixed coppice. Pure coppice and coppice with…
Find out more »March 2020
SUSTAINABLE WOODLAND MANAGEMENT
This is a four day course with Ben Law which immerses you in techniques and management practices to sustainably steward a woodland. It is suitable for those planning to mange a woodland whether as a new vocation or for professionals within the field. Ben…
Find out more »April 2020
ROUNDWOOD TIMBER FRAMING
This is a 4 day course run by Ben Law at Prickly Nut Wood, suitable for all levels of skill from beginners through to hopeful homebuilders and timber framers. ITINERARY: DAY 1 You will be met at the parking area at 10.10am on the day…
Find out more »May 2020
OPEN DAY
This is an introductory experience to visit and gain an insight into life at Prickly Nut Wood. You will be met at the parking area at 10.10am on the day (full directions upon booking) and be accompanied to Prickly Nut Wood. Ben will meet…
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