The Woodlands.co.uk Blog - July 2008
Woodlands TV
We have launched woodlandsTV.co.uk which aims to show the best films and video clips about UK woodlands. Read more…
Deer Management (Deer Control) in Woodlands
Man has created the necessity for deer management by eradicating the natural predators of deer - the wolf, bear and lynx. Escapees from deer parks introduced several non-indigenous varieties into the wild. During the two World Wars, when manpower was limited, deer parks were left in disrepair and escapee deer spread. With the formation of the Forestry Commission, land owners were encouraged to plant trees. The aim was to create a national reserve of timber against future conflicts, but also created an ideal habitat for deer. Improvement in farming practices provided more food.
Some Simple Knots
Round turn and 2 half hitches
A simple knot for tethering, or attaching a mooring line.
Getting Help With Selling the Produce of a Small Woodland
As a small woodland owner you will inevitably produce a certain amount of timber, even if this is not your main aim for the woodland. But one of the problems facing a small woodland owner is that the amount of produce created is relatively little and therefore sometimes tricky to sell.
The Wood Mouse
The wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) is the UK’s most common wild rodent. It lives in woodland, but also fields (it’s also known as the long-tailed field mouse), hedgerows and pretty much anywhere that has cover, is not too exposed (they are not found on uplands as a rule) or too wet.
Woodlands and Water
Everyone knows the role of trees in alleviating carbon pollution, but less well known is their ability to clean water and control flooding.
How Do You Make Charcoal?
Many people with small woodlands are attracted by the idea of using their wood for charcoal making. You can either allow a charcoal burner to use your woodland for a season or you can try making it yourself. Several people who have bought woodlands from us have successfully made their own charcoal and they have been selling it at woodfairs and other rural events.
What To Look For When Buying a Small Woodland
A few tips from past purchasers …. Of course, buying your woodland is a very personal decision. What’s important to you might not be to someone else and vice versa. However, it’s safe to say there are a couple of constants to bear in mind: