Archive for February, 2010

The owners of Combwell woods in Kent recently had a meeting on woodland archaeology. The whole meeting was facilitated and financed by the High Weald Partnership, who support owners to work more closely together, and do more “management “, by which they mean coppicing, removing rhododendron, and actively encouraging the features which make it a Site of Special Scientific Interest.  The Partnership had commissioned Dr Nicola Bannister, a professional archaeologist , to guide us.

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The RFS are putting on two new courses specifically geared for non – professional woodland owners.

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Richard has been using dead hedging to deter the tree thieves who were in his woodland.  He says it seems to be working.

It also makes a great habitat for wildlife!
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Can’t get better than that?! Held on the 2oth and 21st March, this event is held at Top Lodge, Fineshade wood.

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust has a lot of good events in 2010.

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Christine at Redstone Willows has sent us a list of her courses this year. They look wonderful – willow weaving is so much fun! Courses are £65 a day, including lunch and materials.

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Offcuts has a number of useful articles and snippets of information and events.

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This is a great newsletter, with some discussion on security of tools in woodland, grants and events.

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Malcolm has been building a small lodge house.

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Kirsty sent me a list of the events in Huntindonshire that she thought might interest you.

(photo by Mike Pepler)

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Walking is Britain’s most popular outdoor recreation and it is popular with all ages. It is an excellent way to exercise for health, weight control, stress relief, to sharing experiences, to appreciate the local environment and to learn to understand how to look after it.

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Many of our SWOG members have been on excellent courses and sent us feedback. We are collating the information, so that we can recommend them to others. Here is a list so far, in no particular order. (mostly because we can’t decide how to order them!) Be great to hear from more of you about courses you have enjoyed.

Please note, new dates for the same courses may not always be listed on the individual website. Our links show you the generic courses page from the training provider.

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The South and West Wales WLT has an amazing array of meetings on offer. From polecats to jellyfish to vultures!

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Here is the newsletter for February – thanks to all who contributed. What is lacking? We need more from  woodland owners on what YOU are doing please! We love to hear from you.

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