The course will start with a short indoor session in Pumsaint at the Dolaucothi Arms Hotel followed by a forest visit at Bryn Arau Duon.

Bryn Arau Duon is a 680ha commercial plantation that has been under transformation to CCF for 21 years. It provides a demonstration of the transformation process in upland spruce in Wales. The transition from first and second thinning using Graduated Density Thinning and selection criteria through to target dimension felling is shown in stands at different stages of transformation.

The course will provide a basic introduction to the principles of CCF and of the application of those principles from first thinning to selective felling and to structural development. The stages of transformation will be illustrated by stand development types and by identifying the different components of an irregular stand. Practical demonstrations be used to illustrate the process of transformation and the simple steps required to start transforming forests.

Instructor:

The course will be led by Phil Morgan FICFor, one of the leading practitioners of CCF.

Who Should Attend:

Forest Owners, Operators and Contractors

Equipment:

Participants will be required to bring their own hard hat and high visibility clothing. People will double up in cars at the NT Dolaucothi car park in Pumpsaint (opposite the Dolaucothi Arms Hotel) to avoid congestion in the forest. Phyto-sanitary measures will be taken at the entrance to the forest.

Booking Fee

£20

Focus on Forestry First Ltd fully funds these events, all we ask for is a small booking fee to secure your place on the course.

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