The Woodlands.co.uk Blog - December 2009
Early Medieval Timberwork and Anglo-Saxon Pit Dwellings
Watch two fascinating videos on early medieval timberwork and a reconstruction of an Anglo-Saxon dwelling with a shingled roof presented by East Sussex Archaeology and Museums Partnership. A look at early medieval wood work techniques with evidence from documents, and archaeological finds. Read more…
Seasons: Autumn Display at Oaters Wood
Photographer Natali Brown introduces us to her wood in the first installment of her stunning photographic diary. These are her first photos taken after “moving in” in the Autumn. More of the wood in snow to come … Read more…
The Woodlands.co.uk Xmas Quiz 2009
This year our annual quiz revolves around woodland or wood-related activities or pastimes, some more obvious than others (!), and all featured somewhere in our blog or WoodlandsTV.co.uk. Read more…
The Ghost of Workers Past Pt 5, Sawpits : Delving into the history hidden in your woodland
These are often very difficult to spot, so I won’t spend too long describing them. They are not as ubiquitous as charcoal burners’ platforms, and many were situated at woodyards, rather than within woodland. Read more…
Can I keep chickens in woodland?
Free-range poultry is a popular choice among shoppers, with many consumers choosing to go free-range for ethical and environmental reasons. Some people are going one step further, rearing their own free-range chickens in their back gardens or woodlands. Although they require daily care, chickens can be less demanding than dogs or cats and are surprisingly easy to rear. Read more…
Trail Cameras – Woodland wildlife on camera
Our woodland is full of creatures: birds, squirrels and rabbits. We have seen a couple of deer and even a badger, but there is evidence of so many more! The boar dig enormous holes and wallow in the mud, and the badgers are creating homes all over the place. That is why Mike and I decided to invest in a trail camera, we wanted to know what everything was up to at night! Read more…
Horse chestnut disease – an update
The Woodlands Blog has previously reported on the threats facing the Horse Chestnut tree in the UK, specifically: Read more…