In this short film Warren Broad from Deer Box shows the type of tree protection needed for young trees in areas where there are wild boar. This is part of our longer film, 'Wild Boar: ecosystem benefits and challenges, and managing safe sustainable populations', https://youtu.be/5sddjC-ifaw For more information on Deer Box please see https://deerbox.co.uk/about.

In this film we hear from deer and boar managers Warren Broad and Tim Howarth from Deer Box about the sensitive and complex subject of wild boar management in the Forest of Dean. Warren and Tim talk about the role wild boar play in the woodland ecosystem, such as encouraging seed dispersal, but also some of the negative impacts to young trees and pasture land caused by their rooting behaviours. They show options for tree protection in areas where there are boar and provide advice for dog walkers on what to do if they come across a boar. In the UK wild boar have no natural predators, so in circumstances where their numbers have become unsustainable or present a danger, Warren and Tim discuss culling. Although there is no legally mandated 'closed season' in the UK for culling boar, Deer Box don't cull boar during the breeding season when a sow might have young. For more information on Deer Box please see https://deerbox.co.uk/about.

This short by film maker Henry Kirkwood is part of our longer film on a 'spring foraging challenge' (https://youtu.be/NG_2RGaRS7s) in which we set Steve England of Outdoor Learning a challenge: to forage enough food and something to drink for a hearty lunch. In this short, Steve shows how to tap birch tree sap to drink.

In this film by accomplished wildlife film maker Henry Kirkwood, we set Steve England of Outdoor Learning a challenge: to forage enough food and something to drink for a hearty lunch. Steve visits hedgerows, grassland and woodland to find his ingredients. He also talks about the need to forage sustainably and safely by ensuring correct identification of plants. Steve runs wildlife, foraging & outdoor education courses in Bristol. For more information on Steve's courses please see: Website: https://steveengland.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steveenglanduk YouTube: @steveenglandoutdoorlearnin6439 ​ Please note, when foraging for food, it is important that you can correctly identify what it is you are picking. Never eat anything foraged that you are not absolutely sure of what it is as it could be deadly poisonous. If you go foraging following this film then it is at your own risk. Always check with several different sources of information that you have correctly identified the wild food. Even better, go with an experienced forager like Steve! Also remember to make yourself aware of any countryside laws relating to foraging specific to your area. This was filmed in the UK. Please make sure you abide by any local fire restrictions in your country or during particular seasons.

In this short by Quentin Clark, forest garden project leader Ben Clark explains the concept of a 'lasagne mulch' and demonstrates how to create the different layers. For more information on this technique, and how to start your forest garden, see our full film, 'Starting a Forest Garden', https://youtu.be/AcpA_SC7Gc8

In this film by Quentin Clark of Silk Purse Videos, we learn some fantastic tips and techniques for creating a forest garden from scratch. Project Leader Ben Clark and farmer Ed Green have 3 core principles: 1. How to hold more carbon and water in the landscape; 2. How to restore wildlife habitat; 3. How to reconnect people with the natural world and themselves. They explain the concept of a forest garden structure and demonstrate the process of 'lasagne mulching' (or 'sheet composting'). Ben and Ed learnt how to do this on a forest gardening course run by Martin Crawford, the author of the book shown in the film, 'Creating a Forest Garden'. For more information on the book, courses and the Agroforestry Research Trust, please see https://www.agroforestry.co.uk/product/creating-a-forest-garden-2/. This is part 1. In part 2 we return to Ben and Ed to learn how to choose the trees for the canopy layer, how to plant the trees, and planting the under storey layer. We've done 2 previous films on forest gardens: https://youtu.be/9cE9jTDgstI (Growing Edible Berries in a Forest Garden) and https://youtu.be/ltoqBHiJ-Gg (How to Create a Forest Garden).

In this film by wildlife film maker Tom Hartwell, we meet Dave Shenton, a lepidopterist and the county moth recorder for Kent. Dave provides his advice on woodland management methods to encourage butterfly numbers. He also talks about which butterflies we're most likely to see in woodland environments, such as fritillaries. Dave refers to the iRecord app, on which you can note wildlife you see. Information about this app can be found at https://irecord.org.uk/app, and the app can be downloaded on Google Play and the App Store.

In this film bushcraft expert James Hehir of Spirited Adventure demonstrates a couple of different designs for a woodland rain catchers. James also demonstrates some useful rope knots to attach the tarpaulin to the trees, such as a taut line hitch. For more information on James' company and activities please see: https://spirited-adventure.jimdo.com https://www.facebook.com/Spirited-Adventure-708354515913058/ www.youtube.com/@spiritedadventure7662

This is the final part of our mini series by rewilding film maker Jack D'Gama on woodland carbon. In this short, Corin Jack from the Future Forest Company discusses reasons why it might not be suitable to plant a tree in some areas where there might be adverse effects on the local biodiversity and soil, and how thinning tree numbers can be beneficial for woodland health and the ecosystem. For more information on the Future Forest Company, please see: Website: https://thefutureforestcompany.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFutureForestCo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefutureforestcompany/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefutureforestcompany

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