Bluebells in Prickly Nut Wood
Charcoal Kiln burning in summer
Bluebells in Prickly Nut Wood
Charcoal Kiln burning in summer

Sustainable Woodland Management

£510

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 draws on over 25 years of woodland management experience and set within 100 acres of woodland in the South Downs National Park, practical examples are abundant.

The course covers

– Principles of Woodland Sustainability
– Woodland types, structure and management techniques
– Timber production, measuring and processing
– Adding value
– Biodiversity and conservation management
– Woodland assessment
– Management plans (with option of post course project)
– Woodland law
– Planning law and woodlands
– Woodland grants
– Social forestry
– Practical activities

See accommodation details, notes and T&Cs below the gallery.

Next date: October 2027.

Accommodation:

There is the option of camping at Prickly Nut Wood for this course where the outdoor kitchen and natural swimming pool will be available for your use.
There are also two cabins for course attendees use only.

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CABIN 1 & CABIN 2 are roundwood cabins each with a double bed, side table and wood burning stove.
The cabins come complete with a supply of firewood, use of the outdoor kitchen.
Solar/LPG shower and a natural swimming pool are included.
Please bring your own bedding.

CAMPING is available for those attending the course only.
It includes camping pitch for small tent or trees for hammock tent, use of outdoor kitchen, with cooking fire.
Solar and/or LPG shower and use of the natural swimming pool.
There are no pitches for camper vans

Other local accommodation options can be seen here.

Important notes:

  • Please read Terms and Conditions which includes cancellation policy.
  • This course is unsuitable for children.
  • No dogs are allowed on Prickly Nut Wood courses.
  • Please ENSURE your footwear has been washed before arriving at Prickly Nut Wood, this is for bio-security measures to contain the spread of tree diseases.

Please bring:

  • Sensible footwear with safety toe caps / steel toe cap boots.
  • Clothes for a visit to a working woodland.
  • Bring a swimming costume if you fancy a dip!
  • A packed lunch and/or food for shared meals.

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