Woodland management for game and conservation 

Date:  to be advised

Venue: 

These events are targeted at all land managers involved in woodland management for game and wildlife including shoot owners, shoot managers, farmers, gamekeepers, forestry operators and conservation agencies.  The one day course will consist of a mix of indoor presentations and a field visit to demonstrate the practical aspects covered during the day.

Items to be covered will include:

• How to manage and improve woodland for both game and wildlife.  Practical advice will be provided covering, planting, cutting, thinning, coppicing, woodland design and location, species choice, ride management, hedge management, (including linkage to surrounding hedges), the importance of ground flora and the need for continued woodland management.
• What grants are available to help to cover the costs and which rules and regulations apply to the area including designations and rights of way issues.
• Sustainable pheasant releasing including densities, releasing strategies, release pen design and maintaining good health during the release process.

If you would like more information on these Woodland Management Courses please contact: Lynda Fergsuon on Tel: 01425 651013  or email: lferguson@gwct.org.uk