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Delamere: Forest of Bogs
In the UK we have lost 95% of our lowland beat bogs. Whilst not typically thought of as an attractive habitat, they are a vital carbon store and are home to many plants, insects and animals, some of which are only found in these areas.
Delamere Forest in Cheshire features a wealth of mosses and bogs - thanks to Forestry England, in partnership with the Cheshire Wildlife Trust, who have undertaken to restore these important ecosystems to their former glory.
A film for Woodlands.co.uk by Leanne Gater
Outdoor cooking: The Dutch Oven
Kev Palmer runs a masterclass in the Dutch Oven at the Bushcraft Show 2019. He delves into this traditional method of cooking in the outdoors, and shows us the versatility of this technique… from roasting, frying, baking bread… and even how to make your own ice cream!
A film for woodlands.co.uk by Rose Dunster and Emily George
Making a kids Hobo Stove
This video shows Justin and Mick Jewell running their Kids Hobo Stove workshop at the Bushcraft fair 2019, this is a great activity to do with your children in the outdoors. Justin and Mick, otherwise known as ’The Hats’ explain this is an accessible sustainable way to encourage children to spend time outdoors and learn useful survival crafts.
A film for woodlands.co.uk by Rose Dunster and Emily George
Ancient Art: Making earth pigments
WoodlandsTV went to the 2019 bushcraft show to see some of the amazing woodland craft that goes on around the world. Here Caroline Nicolay guides you through how to make your very own ancient earth pigment, explaining the cultural context behind each colour.
A film for woodlands.co.uk by Emily George and Rose Dunster
John Butler: The Wood Carver
A short film following the work of wood carver John Butler. John uses lime wood a traditional carvers wood and focusses his work on the odd little moments of life. This results in humorous works of art that feel alive.
A film for woodlands.co.uk by Emily George and Rose Dunster
How to make lime bark cordage
Dave Watson talks through the process of making cordage using lime bark at the 2019 Bushcraft show. He delves briefly into the history of this technique and all the things you can do with this strong material!
A film for woodlands.co.uk by Emily George and Rose Dunster
Ancient art: How to make a feather paintbrush
Caroline Nicolay guides you through the ancient technique of how to make your very
own paintbrush using just a feather. Lime Bark Weave Dave Watson talks through the process of making cordage using lime bark. He delves briefly into the history of this technique and all the things you can do with this strong material!
A film for woodlands.co.uk by Rose Dunster and Emily George
Riverfly Monitoring
How healthy is your local watercourse? Anna Forbes of Action for the River Kennet (ARK) demonstrates how to carry out a survey of the aquatic insects in rivers and streams. With training, riverfly monitoring can reveal evidence of pollution events and provide a valuable insight into the ecology of our watercourses. Includes footage of a survey, close ups of key indicator species and where to get more information.
A film for woodlands.co.uk by Clearwater Photography UK.
Ancient Woodland Lichens of the Lobarion Community
Lichenologist Joe Hope takes us to a secret location known as Lobaria Glen, where we discover many of the unusual lichens that are now only to be found in ancient woodlands on the humid west coast. These lichens used to be much more common across the British Isles, but habitat destruction and pollution, especially since the Industrial Revolution with its increase in sulphur dioxide and acid rain, have had such a drastic impact that they are now increasingly rare.
A film for woodlands.co.uk by Jemma Cholawo: www.jemmacholawo.com
How to make a rug using a peg loom
Maggie from New Haven Coppice takes us through the process of weaving a rug using an ancient peg loom technique at the 2019 Bushcraft Show. She uses sheep wool, which can be a luxurious byproduct of keeping livestock.
A film for woodlands.co.uk by Emily and Rose
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