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Small Woods is proud to be the training partner for the Lost Woods of Low Weald and Downs project.

We’re running subsidised courses on sustainable woodland management and heritage skills, which is made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Due to funding conditions, you must live, work or volunteer in the project area in Sussex.

Click here to see if you are eligible.

(If there are no suitable dates available, please register your interest in attending a future course here and we’ll be in touch.)

 

 

 

Introduction to Woodland Management AIM L3

: 08 Jul 2025 - 09 Jul 2025

: Wood's Mill, Henfield

Build the background knowledge needed to manage your woodland sustainably, and work towards creating resilient, productive woods. Tailored to your individual needs, you are encouraged to share details of woodlands you are familiar with to aid your learning.

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Walking Stick Workshop

: 22 Jul 2025

: Park Wood, Poynings, West Sussex

Join us in Park Wood, a site of historical and ecological importance, to learn the ancient craft of walking stick making.

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Make a gate hurdle with sweet chestnut

: 11 Sep 2025

: Park Wood, Poynings, West Sussex

Traditionally used to handle and pen livestock, today gate hurdles are an attractive addition to your garden or green space.

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Courses
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Make a split hazel 'swallow's nest' basket

  • The Green Wood Centre
  • 05 Jul 2025
Learn how to make a split hazel ‘swallow’s nest' basket - a mini version of the traditional ‘whisket’. Split Hazel Basketry is classified as critically endangered by the Heritage Crafts Association so you'll also be helping to keep these skills alive! more...

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AGM 2025 - Timber and Resilience: members' tickets

  • Dartmoor National Park Authority Office
  • 26 Sep 2025
We’re excited to welcome all our new and longstanding members to join us for a day of connection, insight, and inspiration. This year’s theme, Timber and Resilience, brings together leading voices from across the sector to explore how we can strengthen our woodlands and communities for the future.  Read More...