The Woodlands.co.uk Blog - Woodland Activities
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.
Woodland Courses 2008 - Part 2
A selection of courses from some of our favourite training providers …
Treebog Course with The Nature’s Playground Project – “quite beautiful toilets …”
You may remember a great blog a couple of months ago by Jackie of Play Action about her forest school plans. Their latest project is to build some “facilities” at their wood in Ashford, Kent – pretty essential if you have lots of kids visiting! Would you like to take part and get some excellent and practical tuition into the bargain?! It’s quite soon – Thurs 12th to Sat 14th June ’08 – so if you’re interested read on for more information from Jade who’s organising the project: Read more…
The Dawn Chorus
When did you last listen to the ‘dawn chorus’? April and May are the best months for hearing it, but if getting up early is a bit too much to ask, then you could pay a visit to the Breathing Places site at the BBC, where you can select a location and listen to a recording of the ‘dawn chorus’. Alternatively, you can download their excellent guide to the dawn chorus and bird song. Read more…
Estimating the Age of a Tree - Counting Rings
When a tree has been cut down or felled, then it is relatively easy to work out its age by counting the growth or annual rings that can be seen on the sawn-off stump.
Some Common Botanical Terms
Arboretum
An area where woody plants (trees and shrubs) are grown for scientific/ educational purpose, for example, Westonbirt, the National Arboretum near Tetbury in Gloucestershire.
Pond and Stream Dipping - Underwater Minibeasts
Do We Need Any Special Equipment For Pond Dipping?
No, everything you’ll need you’ll probably find around the house: