Tree ID in Summer

Description

Have you ever stopped and wondered what type of tree that is? Expand your knowledge of tree ID in the summer, whether that's for general interest, woodland management or identifying wood for green woodworking and crafts. We'll be taking you around the beautiful Pengelli Wood National Nature Reserve to: - Identify trees and the family they belong to using observational skills and key markers. - Identify common trees in Wales and UK. - Understand the characteristics of trees and suitable uses for woodland crafts/green woodwork. - Learn more about trees in a temperate rainforest setting. - Increase knowledge of Welsh/British woodlands. ARE THERE ANY REQUIREMENTS? - This is a beginner to intermediate workshop and no previous experience or skill is needed. You will need to be physically able to walk around on uneven ground in the woodland for the duration of the workshop. - As the session will be outdoors in the woods, please ensure you have sturdy outdoor shoes, weather appropriate clothes/protection and drinking water. ABOUT THE VENUE & PENGELLI FOREST: We have a beautiful timber framed workshop and covered outdoor work area nestled in Pengelli Forest. The woodland plots we coppice are just a 10 minute walk from the workshop. Pengelli Forest is situated a few miles from the coast in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and is a very special place. It is a 163 acre richly diverse ancient woodland, one of the largest of its type remaining in Wales. Some of the forest is thought to have been wooded since the end of the last Ice Age – 10,000 years ago! It is one of Wales’ National Nature Reserves and an important habitat for many species. It also has a long and deep history stretching centuries as a working woodland from a valuable resource for local people to timber for World War II.

What's included in the price?

Please bring your own lunch and drinks. We will have a short lunch break during the workshop.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Coppicewood College

with Craft Courses since 2012

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We are a registered charity and small education centre dedicated to sustainable woodland management, green woodworking and woodland crafts. We are unique in that we only use traditional hand tools and are lucky enough to have a beautiful timber framed workshop set in the ancient woodland of Pengelli Forest. Our materials are provided by the forest in which we work and largely by the students on our 6 month LANTRA accredited Woodland Skills Course. We provide in-depth and considerate learning at a pace which allows real understanding and skill development. We weave together theory, practical skills and preparation for employment opportunities. We are a friendly bunch of people who have been bringing together learners, volunteers, stewards and general tree and craft lovers for almost 20 years!