This course is a must for all progressive firewood producers. It provides participants with a background to firewood production and supply drawing on real market economics and covers the technical aspects of producing and delivering firewood as well as quality control. The course will provide you with:-

· Essential background to the firewood industry;
· Sourcing raw material, seasoning and processing
· Running an efficient, modern and profitable firewood business;
· Firewood quality control and assurance and introduction to the HETAS SBAS scheme

Location: Old Barn Hotel, Marston, Lincolnshire Date: Thursday 14th July

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To book on this course or obtain further details, please contact Erica Spencer on 01765 609355 or Erica.spencer@ruraldevelopment.org.uk.  Further details are also available at www.ruraldevelopment.org.uk/events
 
Price (funded/unfunded*): £35/£115 (ex VAT)

 *  contact Erica for the LandSkills eligibility criteria

These courses are funded by LandSkills East Midlands as part of the Rural Development Programme for England.  LandSkills East Midlands is managed by Lantra on behalf of East Midlands Development Agency.  Please contact Rural Development Initiatives to check your eligibility.