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Dry Stone Walling

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Dry Stone Walling

Dry stone walls are an important component of the landscape. They are durable and attractive field boundary features which will last for many lifetimes if properly maintained. Dry stone walls provide excellent shelter and homes for a wide range of small mammals, birds and insects. While many dry stone walls have been well maintained and remain effective stockproof barriers, others are in need of rebuilding.

CAFRE will be hosting Dry Stone Walling training events during April and May 2024 at CAFRE’s Glenwherry Hill Farm Centre.

The course will give participants the skills and knowledge to repair and maintain single skinned dry stone walls to:

  • Be stockproof
  • Maintain biosecurity with neighbouring farms
  • Comply with Agri-environment Scheme agreements
  • Be of a type and style used in that locality
Who is the course for?

The training event will be an introduction to single skinned Dry Stone Walling for field boundary repairs and maintenance. The course is open to all farmers, land managers or enthusiasts.

This training event will be beneficial for those farmers and land managers who are completing dry stone walling as part of their Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) Agreement.

Course Content

The course will include both a classroom session and on site practical and will cover:

  • Health & Safety
  • Types and styles of dry stone walls
  • Site preparation
  • Stone selection
  • Wall building
Additional information

The training event will take place for one day, will begin at 10am and finish at approximately 3pm. This training event is free.

Participants must wear strong work gloves, steel toe capped boots, warm outdoor clothing and bring a packed lunch and drinks. All other tools and safety equipment will be provided on the day.

Address for the training:

CAFRE Hill Farm Centre,
62c Glenhead Road,
Glenwherry,
Ballymena,
BT42 4RF

How to apply

You can apply for this training event by clicking on the “Apply for this Course” button on the right.

The following dates are available to book, please select one date on the application:

  • Tuesday 16th April
  • Tuesday 23rd April
  • Tuesday 30th April
  • Tuesday 14th May
Booking Terms and Conditions

CAFRE Booking terms and conditions are available by clicking here.

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