Ignite: Managing Woods for Woodfuel

20/09/2016

Event Details

Developed by foresters with practical hands-on knowledge of woodland management and woodfuel production and supply, this course focuses on planting, managing and harvesting woodlands for use as woodfuel.  What timber is suited to what type of woodfuel (logs or woodchip), assessing woodlands, measuring timber, harvesting, extraction, conversion and the economic modelling of timber harvesting and woodfuel conversion are covered in this one day course.  Compliance with the sustainability requirements for fuel supplied to systems receiving RHI payments is a key feature of all our Ignite courses.  A Lantra Awards certificate of attendance is issued upon completion of the course.

A full Course Outline is available here.

Cost:  £150+VAT *

*  Members of Woodsure, the Wood Heat Association and the Confor Woodfuel Suppliers Group can take advantage of a 10% discount on course fees – just let us know at time of booking.

Price includes all course materials, handbooks, refreshments, lunch, Lantra registration and certification fees.

To book onto this course, please complete the Course Booking Form here or contact Erica Spencer on 01765 609355 – erica.spencer@ruraldevelopment.org.uk