The Woodlands.co.uk Blog

Moths at Coed Onnen

catherine — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:36:56 +0000

Here is a fascinating slide show of moths found at Coed Onnen in the Gower Ash Woods Special Conservation Area.� This woodland is for sale through Woodlands.co.uk.� Many thanks to Chris Manley who took these beautiful photos. (more…)

Free Courses for Purchasers with Woodlands.co.uk

Angus — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:14:19 +0000

Woodlands.co.uk has always been keen to encourage training for new owners of woodlands.� For those who have never owned woodland�before, some good training can help them get to grips with their�purchase more quickly, and for those who are old hands, it can broaden interest and enjoyment.� We have regular blogs with a selection of courses on woodland management and other related subjects to encourage you, but now we have introduced a scheme to �put our money where our mouth is� and pay owners to go on courses.

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Claro Tree Sparrow Project, 2009

David Watkins — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:12:01 +0000

A request to�all woodland owners for assistance with the Claro Tree Sparrow Project from David Watkins, project manager:

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Woodland Courses 2009 Pt 2

catherine — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:51:38 +0000

Whatever you want to learn, there�s a course out there for you.� Here is a brief selection from some of our favourite suppliers for the rest of the summer and up to the end of the year.� (more…)

A Video Guide to Tree Felling - Part 2

catherine — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:24:49 +0000

In Part 2 David Rosney assesses the woodland, which trees to fell and why. He explains how he will cut the tree to make it fall where he wants it.

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Discovering Long Wood - a year in the life of a small wood - June

heather — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:18:21 +0000

In June, Heather reflected on how they decided to deal �with an acre or two of unwanted and non-native conifers � without devastation. How should they choose which ones should go? And what could they usefully do with the resulting timber? Here she reveals how they solved the first of these problems… (more…)

A Video Guide to Tree Felling - Part 1

catherine — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:08:42 +0000

A new series of WoodlandsTV.co.uk video guides�on felling trees.� Explore equipment and safety with expert David Rosney. (more…)

Deer Stalking and Woodlands

James — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:46:05 +0000

Woodland owner and occasional deer stalker,�James, gives us his personal views and advice on deer management gained from his own experience �

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Like many woodland owners we have deer in our woodland.� The deer population in the UK is increasing rapidly and woodland owners need to consider a number of issues when dealing with deer stalkers or those offering deer management services.

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Open Access with Open Woodlands.co.uk

Angus — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:49:14 +0000

With the spring flower season coming to a close, the beauty of�Britain’s woodland is fresh in our minds.� There are many woodlands that are open to the public to visit, so everyone can enjoy some time amongst the trees.� Some are well-known, but there are also lots of small gems, tucked away, perhaps nearby, which you just haven�t heard about.� Whether you are on holiday, you enjoy walking or cycling, or you just need a bit of fresh air somewhere different, how do you go about finding these and find one that suits your requirements?

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Coppice.co.uk - a resource for coppicers

Tracy — Fri, 29 May 2009 09:56:27 +0000

Many woodlands in the UK have historically been managed as coppice, yielding high productivity and benefiting biodiversity. In recent decades the management of coppice woodland has declined due to mechanisation, conifer plantations and cheap imports of timber.� But now, as more people focus
on sustainable wood production, sourcing local produce and promoting biodiversity, the interest in coppicing as a woodland management method is rising again.

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