DTA - Yorks & Humberside

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Background Project management Steel Valley walk Other projects Funding STEP

Environmental management training available for DTA members
from the Steel Valley and Upper Don Project Group - STEP

Training for local environmental project workers

Training and Information for DTA Trusts

Training for local environmental project workers

Training available ranges from practical skills such as tree felling and planting, dry stone walling and foot path management, to health and safety and surveying skills. It is hoped in the near future to be able to award qualifications in these skills through a national awarding body.

There is also the opportunity to under take certificated training courses co-ordinated by the project, such as in First Aid at Work, herbicide use and chainsaw operations.

The aim of providing training opportunities is to enable people to develop skills through taking part in real projects in their area. People working with the project in the past have done so for many reasons. Some want to volunteer because they are interested in learning more about the countryside and taking part in caring for it. Others may enjoy working~ outdoors and keeping fit. Other people are looking for skills and experience to help them change career or find work. Whatever their reasons we always try to provide opportunities' for people to be involved.

The Project started taking Environmental Task Force placements in January 1998, these young people now undertake the main bulk of our practical activities, whilst working towards an NVQ qualification.

The 3 key areas that the Project will focus upon in the near future will be Fox Glen in Deepcar, Glen Howe Park at Wharncliffe Side and Knoll Top in Stocksbridge. As well as the practical activities undertaken at these sites the Project will continue to provide ongoing support to local community groups and schools in the area

Sources of information about construction and planting for environmental improvements:

BTCV (GET ADDRESS)

Scottish Countryside Commission Handbook (now out of print - contact Mat North)

Baines C. and Smart (CHECK)

Training and Information for DTA Trusts

Handouts available to DTA members:

Basic Wildflower identification

Dry Stone walling

Post and Wire fencing

Footpaths and Steps

Basic Woodland management

Devised for use by trainee and volunteer labour

Courses that could be run for other members of the DTA

Woodland management for beginners

How to make a "Grant" application

Project management techniques

"How to train" environmental teams

Risk Assessment

Countryside Furniture

Habitat Mnagement

Introduction to grassland, woodlands and wetlands

How to do it courses

Rustic post and rail

Mortice Post and Rail

Normal (nailed) post and rail

Footpaths and drainage

Steps

CAT scans (Cable avoidance technology)

Tool use and Tools for the job

Please contact Mat North at the Community Resource Centre, Stocksbridge with your requirements and to discuss any special courses you might like organised. 0114 2888808

Case Studies

STEP - Stocksbridge Steel Valley

Heeley - Millennium Park

Belle Isle - Mentoring Scheme

Stainforth - Credit Union

Bentham - Rural Development

Background

Location & History

Map of Stocksbridge

Steel Valley Walk

Deepcar Nature Trail

Knoll Top improvements

Training available

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