Being able to identify the trees growing within a woodland is a key skill in understanding how that woodland functions and how it can be managed sustainably.
Our Tree Identification and Uses course is designed for those working in woodland management, small woodland owners, countryside enthusiasts and anyone wanting to gain a deeper understanding of the trees they encounter on woodland walks.
Through a mixture of guided discussion and practical identification in the woodland, you will learn how to recognise a range of common native tree species using features such as bark, buds, leaves, growth habit and habitat.
Alongside identification, we will also explore the traditional and modern uses of different timbers, how various species respond to management techniques such as coppicing, and the important role trees play within the wider woodland ecosystem.
Depending on the time of year this course will include things such as:
Identify trees in winter
 Identify trees in Summer using:
Answer:Â We will look at the range of ways that you can identify trees within the woodland including leaves, back and form. We will look at a both book and digital based id methods.
Answer:Â We will be walking around out woodland, which is on the southern edge of the south downs so it is hilly and steep in places, we can run a course based on leave and photographs for those less able to cope with the terrain by arrangement.
Answer: £70 per person
Answer:Â Around 7 hours which will allow us to explore our ancient woodland and the trees that it holds including some less common species
Answer: All of our woodland based courses are run in our own piece of ancient woodland, nr the village of Clanfield in Hampshire close to the A3 and A272.
Answer: No, we do not provide food; however, tea and coffee are available throughout the day.
Answer:Â Â Yes, all our courses are beginner friendly, we aim to tailor our course to the person joining us to make it a truly unique experience
Answer:Â Â No, we always aim to teach from the ground up, so no previous experience is needed on any of our courses
yes, we aim to carter for all ages. Some of our more physical course may require some adaptation but with notice this can be catered for. While we try and make access for all possible this has to be tempered with the natural state of the woodland so it may not be ideal for manual wheelchairs or mobility scooters. We can arrange disable accessible course space for our leather work courses by prior arrangement.
Answer: Yes, although those under 18 require an adult to attend for insurance and safeguarding purposes
Answer: While we try to carry on as much as possible sadly sometimes rain and wind do stop play for safety reasons, because our woodland causes are run in the great outdoors the weather can affect how and if we are able to run, gale force winds and trees are not a good combination, if we have to postpone a course we will try and give as much notice as possible and arrange an alternative date.
Answer: Yes, we regularly send out gift vouchers to participants where a relative wishes to give a gift. Please use our contact us page to ask for more details.
Answer: yes, generally park course attendees in an area just of the road as access to our work and training area is by 4x4 only.
For our leather work course over road parking is available
Answer: yes, we encourage our participants to take photo’s and share the love on social media, the only time this may change is if there are safeguarding issues with under 18’s present.
Answer: Yes, we provide all tools and materials for our courses although if you have you own tools you are welcome to bring them along.
Answer: There are a good number of local hotels and b and b’s in the area for which we can give you detail on application.
Answer: Please wear sturdy outdoor clothing suitable for the weather and strong footwear. Avoid loose clothing, jewellery, or anything that could become caught in machinery.