http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog A blog about woodland activities, outdoor skills and conservation Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:45:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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. http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/wildlife/moths-at-coed-onnen/ 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 ... http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/courses/free-courses-for-purchasers-with-woodlandscouk/ A request to all woodland owners for assistance with the Claro Tree Sparrow Project from David Watkins, project manager: http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/nature-surveys/claro-tree-sparrow-project-2009/ 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.  http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/conservation/woodland-courses-2009-pt-2/ 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. http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/trees/a-video-guide-to-tree-felling-part-2/ 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 ... http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/diary-of-long-wood/discovering-long-wood-a-year-in-the-life-of-a-small-wood-june/ A new series of WoodlandsTV.co.uk video guides on felling trees.  Explore equipment and safety with expert David Rosney. http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/woodland-activities/a-video-guide-to-tree-felling-part-1/ Woodland owner and occasional deer stalker, James, gives us his personal views and advice on deer management gained from his own experience …                         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 ... http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/practical-guides/deer-stalking-and-woodlands/ 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, ... http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/events-places/open-access-with-open-woodlandscouk/ 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 ... http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/conservation/coppicecouk-a-resource-for-coppicers/