Loppers are a really useful tool to have in your Forest School kit. This free download gives guidance on how to introduce and use loppers safely with a group aged 4yrs and upwards.
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A Muddy Faces, free to download, guide: how to introduce and use loppers safely with a group aged 8 yrs+.
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Bypass & anvil blades
Secateurs and loppers are an essential bit of kit to have in your forest school or outdoor classroom. Learn here how to choose the correct blade for the job & understand how each cutting action works.
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Make gardening easy with these loppers and secateurs for pruning branches and twigs on bushes and trees.
Look at our OUTDOOR HUB activity: Bypass & anvil blades for more information about the differences in blade type.
Disclaimer: Muddy Faces cannot take any responsibility for accidents or damage that occurs as a result of following this activity.You are responsible for making sure the activity is conducted safely.
