WORKSHOP CONTENT & LEARNING OUTCOMES

This workshop will show you how to identify tree species, interesting features to recognise, basic tree physiology and ecology and how different parts of different trees have a variety of uses, both old and new. A chance to know your oak from your alder, your beech from your birch and plenty more in between!

Ideal for members with both walking and climbing qualifications and in particular lowland leaders.

• Tree Identification
• Particular and peculiar features
• How trees work and function
• Forest and Woodland ecology
• Traditional and modern uses
• Trees and bushcraft

All attendees will be given post course handouts supporting the days learning to use for future reference.  

EQUIPMENT/KIT REQUIRED

Please come prepped for a day in any weather, suitable footwear, waterproofs, notepad/pencil

Camera or phone, lunch, money for car parks, anything else you think you need.

CATERING/FOOD

Bring your own food/drinks/snacks.

WORKSHOP PROVIDER CREDENTIALS

Russell Hodson is an MTA member, a Mountain Leader and a certified Arborist (Forestry & Arboriculture) with 15 years experience as a professional tree climber and arb. consultant.

CANCELLATION PROCEDURE

Less than 48 hours no refund.

Start

15/05/2020 09:00

End

15/05/2020 15:00

Total Days

1

Maximum Bookings

10

Bookings

1

Venue

Aira Force Car Park

Town

Ullswater

County

Cumbria

Country

Lake District

Name

Mountain Training Association

Phone

07760 260584

Email