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Seasons: Autumn Display at Oaters Wood

Seasons: Autumn Display at Oaters Wood

by Natali, 31 December, 2009, 3 comments

Photographer Natali Brown introduces us to her wood in the first installment of her stunning photographic diary. These are her first photos taken after "moving in" in the Autumn. More of the wood in snow to come ... Read more...

The Woodlands.co.uk Xmas Quiz 2009

The Woodlands.co.uk Xmas Quiz 2009

by catherine, 18 December, 2009, 0 comments

This year our annual quiz revolves around woodland or wood-related activities or pastimes, some more obvious than others (!), and all featured somewhere in our blog or WoodlandsTV.co.uk. Read more...

The Ghost of Workers Past Pt 5, Sawpits : Delving into the history hidden in your woodland

The Ghost of Workers Past Pt 5, Sawpits : Delving into the history hidden in your woodland

by David Brown, 18 December, 2009, 0 comments

These are often very difficult to spot, so I won’t spend too long describing them. They are not as ubiquitous as charcoal burners’ platforms, and many were situated at woodyards, rather than within woodland. Read more...

Can I keep chickens in woodland?

Can I keep chickens in woodland?

by Rose, 18 December, 2009, 5 comments

Free-range poultry is a popular choice among shoppers, with many consumers choosing to go free-range for ethical and environmental reasons. Some people are going one step further, rearing their own free-range chickens in their back gardens or woodlands. Although they require daily care, chickens can be less demanding than dogs or cats and are surprisingly easy to rear. Read more...

Trail Cameras - Woodland wildlife on camera

Trail Cameras – Woodland wildlife on camera

by Tracy, 11 December, 2009, 9 comments

Our woodland is full of creatures: birds, squirrels and rabbits. We have seen a couple of deer and even a badger, but there is evidence of so many more! The boar dig enormous holes and wallow in the mud, and the badgers are creating homes all over the place. That is why Mike and I decided to invest in a trail camera, we wanted to know what everything was up to at night! Read more...

Prize-winning Woodland? The RFS Excellence in Forestry Awards 2010

Prize-winning Woodland? The RFS Excellence in Forestry Awards 2010

by catherine, 27 November, 2009, 0 comments

Is your woodland something special? The Royal Forestry Society is looking for entrants for its annual Forestry Awards. The competition is regional, and next year it’s the turn of London and the South East. There are categories for Silviculture, Farm Woodland, and the Duke of Cornwall Multi-purpose Woodland, but also for Community Forestry and a Schools Award. Read more...

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

Discovering Long Wood – a year in the life of a small wood – November

by heather, 27 November, 2009, 1 comments

Rodney is well pleased with the single-handed completion of his log shelter. Heather meanwhile is inspired by the fluttering and swirling leaves creating a glorious carpet ... Read more...

Keeping pigs in woodlands

Keeping pigs in woodlands

by Rose, 20 November, 2009, 23 comments

Many people have asked us how practical it would be to keep a few pigs in their woodland so we've asked around … Read more...

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