News & Announcements
COVID-19 Update: 20th October 2020
Due to the recent Welsh Government announcement regarding the 2 week circuit breaker lock-down, we wanted to provide you with some key information:
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COVID-19 Update: Changes to Funding
With the ongoing situation with COVID-19 making it more difficult for beneficiaries to access the training required to gain this qualification. We have decided to relax the mandatory requirement between the 1st June - 30th September 2020.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Statement: 1st July 2020 Update
Following current Government advice about Coronavirus (COVID-19), we are planning on running all Focus on Forestry First Knowledge Transfer Events as originally scheduled.
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FISA: Guidance on Managing Health & Safety in Forestry
Focus on Forestry First have teamed up with FISA, Pontrilas Harvesting & mwmac ltd to deliver these half day workshops to introduce the new MHSF Guidance, with two events in Wales (North & South). Booking is direct with Focus on Forestry First via the links below.
Professional Pathways - Now Open!
Professional Pathways is now available for registration.
The scheme promotes access to qualifications in the trees and timber sectors, raising the sectors academic levels. It provides funding towards a range of qualifications whether this is to commence or complete the process.
Focus on... Traditional Woodland Skills
A review of the Traditional Woodland Skills days that Focus on Forestry First Ltd held at Penpont Estate on the 17th & 18th of October 2019.
Many Thanks to Gavinn Hogg of Penpont Estate for writting this article for us.
Changes to Funding - First Aid + Forestry
From July 2019 it will be a pre-requirement for any Beneficiary Business accessing the Skills Development funding to hold or complete a minimum of EFAW+F qualification before any other Skills Development funding will be released.
Forestry Focused Future Welcome Events 2018
We have now secured Welsh Government funding for Welsh businesses within the Trees & Timber sector to support skills development.
Ancient Woodland Restoration Event
Control of Invasive Plant Species near Sensitive Habitats