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British Woodcarvers Association
Here at Opus Wood and Craft Fair, the British Woodcarvers Association introduce new and aspiring carvers to the various forms of wood carving. It's never too late to start carving, and the Association has a regional mentoring system to guide and support new carvers as they learn and develop their skills. We also see the progression of a piece called Kioni Young Masai Woman, as it transforms from start to finish. Thanks to Richard Pepperd and the Gloucester branch for taking part in this film.
Foraging for Mushrooms: A beginners guide
For the novice forager, choosing the right mushrooms to pick can be a bit daunting, so in this film, Margaret Lear introduces us to a selection of easy mushrooms for beginners.
Filmed in Taymount Wood, Perthshire.
A woodlandsTV film by Jemma Cholawo, sponsored by www.woodlands.co.uk
How to Make a Bushcraft Candlestick
Learn how to make a quick and easy bushcraft candlestick. In this video Annette Stickler will show you what wood to use, how to cut safely and how to construct your own candlestick, so that you can enjoy your woodland by candlelight.
How To Set Up A Hammock
Dan Spencer from DD Hammocks shows us how to set up a hammock in the woodlands. This quick tutorial will show you just how easy it is to set up your hammock for a great nights sleep where you can reconnect with nature.
Bronze Age Knife Forging
Simon Bowbar from Prehistoric Bronze explains the bronze forging process of creating a prehistoric knife. This specialist skill is rarely practised in the modern day and gives us insight into the life of our Iron Age ancestors.
The Pine Marten
Here woodlandsTV are in the New Forest with Martin Noble to learn about the mysterious woodland creature, the Pine Marten. They like mature woodlands with lots of large trees to climb and build their dens in. Towards the end of the 1800's they were almost extinct but numbers are finally growing, some woodland owners are even building nest boxes up them to encourage their presence and support population growth.
A film for woodlandsTV by Jemma Cholawo
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