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Basic Tree Pathology course
Three staff members recently attended a one-day Basic Tree Inspection course based at MWMAC’s headquarters in Builth Wells.
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Four trainees recently completed the NPTC City and Guilds certificate of competence in Chainsaw maintenance, crosscutting and felling of small trees up to 380mm. Read the blog to find out more.
Read moreWoodland Carpentry Progression at Elan
Seven trainees joined Tir Coed and Elan Links for a 5 day progression course at the Elan Valley in Woodland Carpentry. Read the blog to find out what they did during the 5 days.
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Sir Benfro - Sustainable Woodland Management
Here is an update on the 12 week training course that's happening in Pembrokeshire at the moment. They are currently in week 9 and are in the final stages of completing the course.
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Welcome to the Woods - Ceredigion
A 5 day course has just come to an end in Ceredigion - the Welcome Week. This course is aimed at introducing individuals to the woodland and the type of work they would be doing if they were to join Tir Coed's longer training courses.
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Time to Shine: 'Rank Showcase' Conference
Kevin and Ffion both went up to Blackpool at the beginning of October for the final Rank Foundation conference. Read the blog to see Kevin's version of events.
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Runners up for Best Charity of the year
On October 16th, Ffion and Teresa travelled to North Wales for the Rural Business Awards event where the results for the Wales and Northern Ireland region was announced.
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Dysgu am Goed - A whole Year
A year into the project, and Dysgu am goed has engaged with 400 individuals. Read the blog to find out more.
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Ignite Wood Fuel Progression
Ceredigion held their Wood Fuel Progression Week which was delivered by Chris Hughes from MWMAC training. The ten trainees thoroughly enjoyed and learnt a lot for the 5 days. Read the bolg to find out what they did.
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Pembrokeshire - Half way through
Pembrokeshire's Sustainable Woodland Management 12 week training course is half way through. Nancy, Pembrokeshire Mentor, has written a short summary of what the trainees have been doing over the first 6 weeks.
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