The Woodlands.co.uk Blog - Woodland Activities
Woodland steps – part 1
Not all woodlands are on level ground. Indeed, in this part of the country, it is rare to find one which is. Whilst most times a path winding its way through the wood is the most appropriate solution, there can be situations where steps are a better option. Read more…
Bees, again………
Bees can ‘tell’ each other where to find food – nectar and pollen. Karl von Frisch worked out the meaning or code of this language – the waggle dance; he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1973 for his efforts (e.g. The sun as compass in the life of bees.). Through this dance within the hive, a bee can indicate to its fellow workers information about the direction, distance and ‘quality’ of food on offer. Read more…
Woodland Pedestrian Gates (Part 1)
Pedestrian gates look good, add focus and can provide ease of access into your wood or into a specific area – straddling barbed wire fences is not recommended. Read more…
Clay Pigeon Shooting for the first time – shotgun coaching
Have you ever wondered what all the fuss is about shooting? I decided to find out by doing a 20 minute shotgun coaching course with the BASC (British Association for Shooting and Conservation). Read more…
Creating a campsite
How to make a level spot in your woodland for camping
Many woodlands are on steeply sloping ground, as mine is in North Wales. It is easy to get frustrated by this but this slopiness is often why they have survived as woodland at all – because when land was being cleared they were too steep to be “improved” for agriculture. Slopes in woodlands can be very appealing as they often go hand in hand with spectacular views and mountain scenery. Read more…
Processing your firewood with a logsplitter
The current boom in the use of firewood for heating has led many people to ask what alternatives there are to splitting firewood by hand. One option is to use a logsplitter which uses hydraulics but can be powered by petrol, tractor or electric. Read more…
Why not have a bushcraft course at your own woodland?
Barry Jackson (“Baz”) is a teacher but his own experience of formal education is typical of many – he hated school and had no intention of doing my exams – “all I wanted was to work at a country park.” Read more…
Reconnecting to the Landscape
Huw Woodman is a man with a mission – to “reconnect to the landscape” and that is the strapline of The Bushcraft Magazine. Read more…