Working with Woodlands: Coppicing, Charcoal and Rural Skills

Our Working with Woodlands: Coppicing, Charcoal and Rural Skills course, delivered in partnership with Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) South West, is aimed at individuals eager to develop practical woodland skills and gain insight into rural enterprise.

Who is the course suitable for?

• Hobbyists and small woodland owners interested in traditional crafts
• Career changers seeking practical land skills
• Corporate social responsibility-focused organisations and teams interested in outdoor experiences
• Those looking to expand their rural enterprise knowledge

What you’ll achieve at the end of the course

Delegates will:

• Craft simple coppice products, including traditional stakes, binders and hurdles, and gain understanding of processing techniques such as timber milling for coppiced wood
• Learn more about the ecological benefits of woodland restoration 
• Find out how charcoal and biochar are produced, with live demonstration
• Explore small-scale, sustainable rural enterprise opportunities linked to woodland crafts 

All delegates, on attendance, will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

How is the course delivered?

We offer our course face-to-face over one day. Our woodland site for the day will be at Duchy Home Farm, Upton, Tetbury.

About the course leaders

Course sessions are delivered by Edward Bonn, Farm Environment Adviser at FWAG South West, supported by Rachel Wheatley, Head Grower at FWAGs GREAT Market Garden Project at the RAU.

Apply today

Our next open course dates are:

• Saturday 18 October 2025, 9.30 am – 4.00 pm, £100 + VAT per person
• Saturday 6 December 2025, 9.30 am – 4.00 pm, £100 + VAT per person

Book now on our Online Shop here.

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If you have any queries or are interested in a closed course for your organisation, please get in touch via our continuing professional development enquiry form or call +44 (0) 1285 652531.