In this final film by Hugh Allen on the new book 'Tree Planting - How to create a woodland' by Antony Mason, Antony talks us through how you can get the most enjoyment out of your woodland, now and for years to come. The book is available now on Amazon via the Woodlands.co.uk website https://www.woodlands.co.uk/owning-a-wood/tree-planting-by-antony-mason/Amazon - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/234280.Antony_Mason

In this informative film by Siddarth Shetty, Professor Mahesh Nirmalan, of Manchester Royal Infirmary, and Professor Niroshini Nirmalan, of the University of Salford, introduce us to the wonders of woodland fungi, their benefits and what we can do to protect them. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahesh-nirmalan-14b564111/?originalSubdomain=uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/niroshini-nirmalan-ab368638/?originalSubdomain=uk

In this film by Jack D'Gama, forest pathologist Dr Sarah Green from Forest Research explains how to identify Scots pine fungus Curreya pithyophila, its features and the impact it is having on young Scots pine trees. https://twitter.com/Forest_Research/status/1766000959946215522 Here are the definitions of key references in the film: 'Adelgid' are aphid-like insects that suck sap from conifers. 'Stroma' is a mass of fungal tissue. Pineus pini is the Scots pine adelgid. Phloem is vascular tissue that moves food made in leaves to other parts of the plant. Crumenulopsis sororia is a fungal species, a wound-infecting pathogen of Scots pinea A canker is damage to bark caused by fungal disease And here is a list of key websites referred to: Forest Research Tree Alert, an online reporting tool for tree pests and diseases, https://treealert.forestresearch.gov.uk/ Plant Healthy certification scheme, https://planthealthy.org.uk/ Forest Research Ecological Site Classification (ESC) tool, https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/tools-and-resources/fthr/ecological-site-classification/ https://www.planthealthcentre.scot/blog/iconic-caledonian-scots-pine-new-health-threat-and-its-implications-management

In this film by outdoorsman James Hehir and cameraman Dhyan Chettimada Kishore, we see how to make a healthy, nutritious and importantly safe stir fry from foraged fungi and greens in the woodland. https://spirited-adventure.jimdo.com https://www.facebook.com/Spirited-Adventure-708354515913058/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs0RUowAn4VoJPFgkvT5dhQ/featured https://www.instagram.com/dhyanckphotography?igsh=MTF0NHcyeXAzdTVn https://www.youtube.com/@wilddk2792

In this second of three films by Hugh Allen on the new book 'Tree Planting - How to create a woodland' by Antony Mason, Antony talks us through how you can design your own woodland. The book is available now on Amazon via the Woodlands.co.uk website https://www.woodlands.co.uk/owning-a-wood/tree-planting-by-antony-mason/Amazon - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/234280.Antony_Mason

In this film by our outstanding wildlife filmaker Tom Hartwell, we meet firest therapy practiotioer, Jane Innis, and learn about the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, also known as forest bathing. This practice is becoming increasingly popular in the UK as a form of therapeutic relaxation that connects you to nature. https://peaceloveheal.co.uk/ Want to learn more? Our partners at SWOG (Small Woodland Owners Group) are hosting a webinar on Forest Bathing with Emma Weaver. Sign up (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/838515992907?aff=oddtdtcreator) to learn more about the healing benefits derived from simply being in a woodland setting.

Andy Jones from Avon Wildlife Trust talks to us about how goats have been brought in to maintain the woodland at Goblin Combe, in a very special SSSI (Site of Specific Scientific Interest) patch of grassland. https://www.instagram.com/avonwt/ https://www.facebook.com/Avonwt/ https://twitter.com/avonwt https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/goblin-combe https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk

In this film we meet Cameron a Scottish outdoorsmen who trains and uses pointers for hunting in the woods and bracken covered fields around Stirling. This is an ancient form of hunting that involves the dogs tracking and flushing out the game. The trainers and handlers work in tandem with these beautiful dogs to enhance their natural instincts. https://www.vulcansocial.com/showreel https://www.vulcansocial.com/

In this film by accomplished cinematographer Hugh Allen, we meet author and tree planting expert Antony Mason. Antony introduces us to his beautiful new book 'Tree Planting - How to create a woodland'. He shows us the ease with which it can be achieved as well as the community spirit and benefits the projects generate. The book is available now on Amazon via the Woodlands.co.uk website https://www.woodlands.co.uk/owning-a-wood/tree-planting-by-antony-mason https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/234280.Antony_Mason