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Small Woodland Owner Groups
Watch Alex Bienfait discuss his personal views of the benefits of Small Woodland Owner Groups or SWOGs in the latest WoodlandsTV video: Read more…
Grey Squirrel Control – a video presentation with Julian Evans
Following on from his video on grey squirrel damage, Professor Julian Evans discusses ways of controlling them. Read more…
Bee Friendly! – Part 1
Paul Hirons, beekeeper, takes us on a trip to his hive. In Part 1 he tells us something about the bees themselves, and about getting kitted up for the visit …
It’s a nice sunny day, early May, the temperature is above 10 degrees and there is little wind. It is mid afternoon, bees are flying and I’m going to inspect my hive. Read more…
Woodfairs.co.uk – woodfair information online
We love woodfairs – they’re a great day out for all the family, with lots to see and do. From a demonstration of a pole lathe to a display of horse logging, from intricate carved spoons to gigantic chainsawed sculptures: there’s a host of woodland or wood craft-related things to see, experience or buy. You can even visit us at the Woodlands.co.uk stand!
Up until now it hasn’t always been so easy to find out when and where woodfairs are happening, but a new website Woodfairs.co.uk that solves the problem. Read more…
“The Last Oil Shock” – a good read for woodland owners
This book is a wake up call for “petroleum man” and a great read for anyone interested in energy issues and in why so many people are promoting woodfuel use. Read more…
Grey Squirrel Damage – a video presentation with Julian Evans
Down in his wood Julian is angry with the squirrels. In Part 2 of his video series, “Walking in the Woods” Professor Julian Evans shows the sort of damage they can do. Read more…
Woodland Entrances – a video presentation with Julian Evans
In the first of a new series “Walking in the Woods”, Professor Julian Evans discusses the practical considerations of a woodland entrance. Read more…
Seasons: Snow at Wickham Bishops
Photographer Natali Brown continues her photographic woodland diary with some wintry pictures …
With the recent snowfall there was ample opportunity to capture that perfect winter picture and as usual I was out and about visiting the woods in Wickham Bishops. On entering the woods I found myself mesmerised by the silence that surrounded the woods. With the snow gently drifting down covering the woods in a fluffy white blanket, I was struck by a truly spectacular scene. Read more…