15 Educators providing Hedge Laying courses

birkdale farm

leeds coppice workers

Leeds Coppice Workers is a workers co-operative commited to restoring and managaing neglected and underused woodlands in the Leeds area. We aim to create jobs in Leeds woodlands for our members and to promote the use of locally sourced woodland products within the Leeds area. We also aim to reintegrate local people to their woodlands, show how woodland can be managed in sustainable and ecologically sound ways and to train and share skills in woodland related activities.

wirral countryside volunteers

Wirral Countryside Volunteers (WCV) was established in 1985. We are a volunteer-based organisation and we organise a programme of practical conservation activities through much of the year. Our members come from a wide range of backgrounds and we welcome, on our tasks, anyone who is interested in having a go - whether they are quite experienced in carrying out that task or have never ever even tried to do such a thing. We do have several members who are experienced in leading the tasks and at helping, and encouraging, others to have a go.

underwoodsman

John has been involved with the environment, ecology, woodland management and conservation since 1990. He originally volunteered with various conservation groups and was employed at Bore Place as a Conservation Officer to manage the 60 acres of woodlands and run the Green Wood Workshop. He is a fully qualified tree surgeon and coppice worker and makes a range of woodcraft products. He set up his own business in 2000 and now runs courses and offers woodland advice and tree surgery across Kent, Sussex, Surrey and into South London. Please contact us for more information. His particular areas of expertise include: – Woodland management and conservation – Making small woodlands work economically – Coppicing and tree felling – Hedgelaying – Tree Surgery – Hurdles – Continuous weave fencing – Living willow structures – Baskets – Willow work – Willow husbandry – Garden Products – Chairs and Furniture – Pole Lathe Turning and Green wood in all its forms.

hedges & hurdles

The range of rustic country craft products produced are made from woodland material gathered and coppiced locally and include Woven Arch’s, Wattle Hurdles, Beadles (wooden hammers), Obelisk/Plant Supports, Cheese Boards, Cake Stands, Birch Hearts, Wooden Tea Light Candle Holders, Wreaths, Table Decorations plus much more.

earthworks foundation

The Sustainability Centre is set in 55 acres of woodland, is an independent eco learning and study centre, a beacon for sustainability and an award-winning social enterprise charity in the heart of Hampshire's South Downs, UK. We are proud to be spreading and sharing positive solutions for a brighter future. "We aim to be a dynamic force for change, creating enjoyable, practical learning experiences for sustainable living".

staa

STAA is a small charity based at the historic St Anns Allotments site, just a mile from the bustling city centre of Nottingham. STAA manages a number of highly regarded projects across 30+ plots at St Anns Allotments providing community benefit & offering a wide variety of volunteering opportunities. Our projects make a significant contribution to the upkeep of this amazing Grade 2* listed heritage site and the preservation of habitat and wildlife in the urban oasis at St Anns Allotments. STAA was initially established in 1997, from a local campaign group that came together with the prime objective of saving and protecting the St Anns Allotment site (Hungerhill Gardens, Stonepit Coppice Gardens and Gorseyclose Gardens) from redevelopment. STAA became a registered charity in 1998 and over the course of 20 years have been key partners in the delivery of large-scale infrastructure and Heritage Lottery Fund projects which have contributed to the restoration and regeneration of St Anns Allotments. Our research projects have also captured much of the St Anns Allotments’ unique history. STAA managed the allotment site and tenancies until December 2017 through a service level agreement with Hungerhill Developments Ltd. The site is now managed directly by HDL. In July 2020, STAA converted to a Foundation CIO* and continues its commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the heritage, horticultural, wildlife and community value of St Anns Allotments. STAA works inside and outside the site gates with local schools, community groups and partner organisations to promote the heritage of the site, provide education and volunteering opportunities along with social welfare, recreational and leisure activities to improve the wellbeing of our wider communities in St Ann’s, Mapperley and inner-city Nottingham. Our website is designed to give visitors a broader understanding of our organisation and our varied projects including:

bath city farm

From the very beginning our mission has been to build a strong, healthy and caring community by engaging local people with nature and farming. We’re situated on a 37-acre plot between two neighbouring areas, Twerton and Whiteway. We’re well placed to serve this beautiful area and diverse community, which is so often overlooked. We provide education, training, therapeutic activities, venue hire and events for the local community to reduce levels of deprivation.

coppicewood college

Our Aim Coppicewood College is a charity that promotes sustainable woodland management. We run a range of courses including coppicing, hedge-laying and craft, in the SSSI woodland in Pengelli, Pembrokeshire owned by the South and West Wales Wildlife Trust, with whom we have become partners. Our working principle is to use traditional tools and methods together with a number of new techniques we have developed ourselves ensuring that we continue to manage in the most sustainable way possible. For example, the use of fire is strictly limited to charcoal making and keeping the workshop warm. We particularly want to show students how to restore neglected woodland back to use as productive coppice. We endeavour to keep our courses as affordable as possible and, when we are able, we offer bursaries to deserving cases. As we are a charity we encourage donations to help us support our students and Instructors.

tcv scotland

We bring people together to create, improve and care for green spaces. From local parks and community gardens to Local Nature Reserves and Sites of Special Scientific Interest; from school grounds and hospital grounds to waterways, wetlands and woodlands; we connect people to the green spaces that form a vital part of any healthy, happy community. Our team of dedicated, passionate staff and volunteers work with communities across England, Northern Ireland and Scotland and, through our Community Network, we support local community groups across the UK.