Managing Woodlands for Woodfuel
Ignite is an innovative training programme of practical seminars and interactive workshops with a focus on the woodfuel supply chain. Ignite is designed for those wanting to know more about woodfuel and to equip new and existing woodfuel businesses with the skills and knowledge required to meet the increasing demand from this growing market. All Ignite courses are run by approved instructors with technical expertise in the woodfuel sector.
Course Venue:
The GreenWood Centre, Coalbrookdale, Telford, TF8 7DR
25th May 2010
Managing Woodlands for Woodfuel
Aimed at woodland owners and farm-foresters looking to manage small woodlands for their own fuel supply or for sale. The course covers the whole process from measuring and selection to harvesting and marketing.
This course can be subsidised through the LandSkills programme. To be eligible for funding you must work in the West Midlands region, be employed or self employed, and spend at least 50% of your time in primary production in the forestry sector, or be farmers with woodland on your holding, or be gamekeepers with woodland management responsibilities.
To book, or to check eligibility, please email courses@greenwoodcentre.org.uk
or call 01952 435852/3 or see the website at www.greenwoodcentre.org.uk.
