Month: December 2013

  • Coping with Deer in Areas of High Population

    Deer numbers are at their all time high in many parts of the country.  Managing a coppice in one of these areas is hard work and can be extremely frustrating.  Groups like the Deer Initiative are being proactive in educating woodland owners and the public about the issues involved.  The main problem being that deer…

  • December Newsletter 2013

    The December newsletter is here! We have news of an award from the Royal Forestry Society and a request for woodland owners to respond to a Forestry Commission squirrel survey. Articles include: The Vigilant – restoring a Thames barge All I want for Christmas – SWOG members reveal their ideal Christmas gifts Making hay rakes…