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Making a rose arch from hazel rods
A rose arch made from hazel is always an attractive addition to any garden. Rosie Rendell discovered how to make one by going on a course at West Dean College, Chichester. WoodlandsTV talked to her whilst she was making one at the Weald Wood Fair in Sussex. Using a side adze to split the hazel ,and a mould with pre drilled holes Rosie discusses the points to look out for including a top tip to make your rose arch last longer. She is gaining more experience and skill working with Wildwood Charcoal and Coppice Products.
Tanglewood – birch, hazel, hawthorn and ..rabbits
An area of tangled wood grew from an event some 50 years ago. Julian explains how it affected part of his wood.
Building Shelters
Need a shelter in the woods? Ashley shows how to make them quickly, using whatever comes to hand. Another in the Survival series from WoodlandsTV and Dulwich Studios
Making Hazel Spars For Thatching
Dave Lister takes explain how spars are made and gives addtional infomation on the various by products.