# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Practical Skills for Small Woodland Management
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Develop practical skills required to effectively manage a small woodland.About this EventOwning a small woodland can be a magical experience, but these vital habitats require active management to remain biodiverse and healthy. On this course, attendees will develop the practical skills and techniques required to become proficient custodians of their own small woodland.On this one-day course, there will be a brief discussion regarding basic woodland ecology, seasonal limitations, personal protective equipment, useful power tools and their appropriate use. We will then venture into the woods to learn how to use hand tools to ‘coppice’ appropriate species and deliver beneficial ‘thinning’ through the felling of small trees. Finally, attendees will gain experience in building deer ‘exclosures’, dead hedges and wind rows.Our tutor, Ross Packman, has gained practical woodland management experience with organisations including the National Trust and both the Surrey and Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trusts, and is keen to help guide you on your exciting journey.Tutor Profile – Ross PackmanWith a varied background in marketing, journalism and outdoor adventure instruction, Ross retrained in environmental land management with the East Devon National Trust ranger team in 2012.Joining Surrey Wildlife Trust (SWT)’s Countryside Team in 2017, Ross lead staff and volunteers in practical habitat works across the Trust’s 60+ reserves and sites, including the ancient woodland sites of Sheepleas, Staffhurst Wood and Norbury Park, as well as assisting with the Trust’s 400-strong herd of Belted Galloway cattle.Joining the Education Team full-time in 2022, Ross is now an Engagement and Conservation Officer for the Wilder Schools project, encouraging local educators to improve biodiversity in their grounds and take more of their lessons outside.Before joining SWT, Ross lead international volunteer groups in practical conservation works in Iceland and the Caribbean, as well as assisting with island recovery projects on the Isles of Scilly and the Outer Hebrides.In addition to his conservation work, Ross is also a qualified Lowland Walking Leader and Paddlesports Instructor who enjoys hiking, swimming and eating in his spare time. 
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorking/practical-skills-for-small-woodland-management/100001802503579729
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, workshops, trekking, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 48.25, max: 64.2, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Dorking
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Nower Wood Educational Nature Reserve
- **lat**: 51.278287
- **long**: -0.290258
- **full address**: Nower Wood Educational Nature Reserve, Mill Way, Dorking, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Practical Skills for Small Woodland Management being held?
  - **A:** Practical Skills for Small Woodland Management takes place on Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Nower Wood Educational Nature Reserve, Mill Way, Dorking, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Practical Skills for Small Woodland Management?
  - **A:** Ticket prices for Practical Skills for Small Woodland Management range from GBP 48 to GBP 64 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityTicket PriceGBP 64 + GBP 4 feeAvailableDiscounted rate for Members/Registered VolunteersGBP 48 + GBP 3 feeAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing Practical Skills for Small Woodland Management?
  - **A:** Practical Skills for Small Woodland Management is organized by Surrey Wildlife Trust.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Practical Skills for Small Woodland Management is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dorking, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Practical Skills for Small Woodland Management sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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