January 16-February 29
Hill Farm Training Courses
Dartmoor Hill Farm Project (HFP) provides a year-round training programme for farmers and local residents involved in managing Dartmoor’s landscape. Winter activities include an opportunity to listen to Chris Clark, the co-author of a topical report titled ‘Less Is More: Improving profitability and the natural environment in hill and other marginal farming systems’. Published for the RSPB, National and Wildlife Trusts it explores the underlying economics of hill farming. February will also see ‘Grassmaster’ Charlie Morgan discuss the value of hill grazing and how to balance the nutritional needs of the upland suckler cow. Other topics in the pipeline include Ash Dieback, Countryside Stewardship and the next Hedgerows and Boundaries grant.
Events and Activities Winter 2020
Talk by Chris Clark: Less is More (Two Bridges Hotel) – January 16th, 7.30pm. Free, please book in advance.
Novice Sheepdog Training (Postbridge) – Six Sessions starting January 29th. £120 (inc VAT)
Introduction to Hedge Laying (Scoriton) – January 30th & 31st, 9am-5pm. £60 (inc VAT)
Management of Upland Waders (Two Bridges) – February date TBC. Free
Focus on Ash Dieback with the Forestry Commission (Mary Tavy) – February date TBC. Free
Upland Suckler Cow Grassland Nutrition with Charlie Morgan – February 26th, 11am until 3pm. Venue TBC
Hedgerows and Boundaries Grant (Peter Tavy) – February TBC
Introduction to Dry Stone Walling (Okehampton) – February 28th & 29th. 9am to 5pm. £60 (inc VAT)
For further details or to book call 01822 890913 or email hfp@dartmoor.gov.uk, visit the website or check Facebook.