The Woodlands.co.uk Blog - Events & Places
Cruck Frame Buildings
A cruck frame is one where the structure of the building depends on two or more ‘A-frames’ which go from the top of the building down to the ground. These frames are usually constructed of curved timbers (the cruck blades) using the natural shape of a tree
Courses - Winter 2007
We’re often asked what courses are available. Here are a few we’ve found from now up until the end of the year. Feel free to add your own suggestions in the comments box below if you know of anything interesting that’s going on, or if you run a course yourself. Read more…
Gilbert White – the first ecologist?
Gilbert White (1720 to 1793) has often been labelled the first ever ecologist. He was a curate in Hampshire and Wiltshire and was an extraordinary observer of the natural world, keeping meticulous records of both the weather and the natural world around him. Even when he was away from home on church business he arranged for others to keep up his recordings.
Woodland courses in 2007
Here is a selection of woodland-related courses that are happening over the coming year. Know of any courses we’ve missed out? Let us know in the comments.
RFS walk - University of Surrey
Hidden off the A3 and behind Guildford, the University of Surrey has an amazing collection of unusual trees. These have been planted regularly since the university located here in the 1960s and include Pecan and single-leafed pine.
On Saturday 28th October the renowned tree expert, Keith Rushforth guided a tour around the 1600 trees, many of which were planted as commemorative trees for graduations, Read more…
Woodlands courses 2006
There is a large number and wide range of courses available relating to nature in general and woodlands in particular, including courses in practical woodland skills (eg woodland den making), other nature and craft courses (eg Christmas wreath making, or local food) and courses designed simply to increase your appreciation of nature.
We have collected some Read more…
In-wood chestnut centre
Recently, I joined a Royal Forestry Society “day out” which included a visit to a business which is doing something quite unusual and of great benefit to woodland owners, especially those with chestnut coppice.
The Woodland Centre at Whitesmith near Lewes in East Sussex is home to a factory that makes use of small diameter timber sourced locally from deciduous trees (mainly chestnut). The owner of the business, In-wood Developments Ltd, was set up Read more…
Wild Food Courses
Have you ever wondered what salad plants you can pick and eat on your walks in the countryside? Have you ever prepared and tasted succulent rabbit-burgers grilled on a barbecue in the woods or smoked your own trout fillets in a back-woods smoker?
Dan Watson (North of England Agent), Rob Pickering and Liz Murphy ran three two-day courses in preparing and eating Read more…