Description
Join us for a Willow Cultivation and Management course based on our Wetland Ecosystem Treatment (WET) System at Denmark Farm. Our WET System has specially designed and constructed ponds and earth banks, densely planted with wetland trees and marginal plants. As wastewater flows through, it is both purified by microbiological action and transpired by growing plants. In the process, a beautiful, species-rich wildlife habitat is created, including a willow resource that can be used for basketry, hurdles, garden features or fuel, depending on the coppice cycle. Find out how the willow is cultivated and coppiced in order to keep the willow beds healthy, promote optimum growth and enhance biodiversity. Learn the traditional way that willow is sorted into lengths – graded. Discover the basics of growing your own willow. We will start with a talk about willow and our WET System and then we will learn how to coppice the willow and how to grade the harvest. You will get to take up to three bundles willow home with you. Please bring waterproof clothing and good boots/wellies. All tools will be provided.
What's included in the price?
Face to face teaching, tools & equipment, light refreshments. Up to 3 bundles of basketry willow to take home. Please bring lunch. Please bring waterproof clothing and wellies. All tools will be provided.
Duration
5½ hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Denmark Farm Conservation Centre is a 40 acre nature reserve managed by the charity The Shared Earth Trust. We host a range of craft, sustainable living, conservation and ecology courses with all profits ploughed back into caring for the nature and wildlife on site.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Hearing impaired
- Corporate days out & team building
- Suitable for beginners
- Parking provided
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
