I Feel Good…! | 24th Jan, 2012
Here’s a chance to add to the growing evidence that woodland ownership, being in a woodland, talking to the trees, communing with nature….. is GOOD for us!
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Naturescraft courses offered at a huge discount | 19th Jan, 2012
A selection of 'Naturescraft'
Andy Noble of Naturescraft is offering some excellent deals on his bushcraft courses this year.
“For the whole of 2012, and not just for a limited period, we have reduced all our 2 and 3 day courses for this year to just £100.”
He ran a special SWOG introductory day back in September 2010 which enthused and inspired everyone who went along. See the report here
http://www.swog.org.uk/articles/natures-craft-bushcraft-day/
Tree Pests and Diseases | 09th Jan, 2012
The UK’s woodlands have been threatened in recent years by a range of exotic pests and diseases. Here’s an excellent article from Dr John Morgan, head of the Forestry Commission’s Plant Health Service, including a handy chart to help you identify them and what to do if you find them.
Download the full article here.
New Year – New Trees | 02nd Jan, 2012
Ysgol Syr Thomas Jones pupils Thomas Hughes, Rhodri Morgan Hughes and Ifan Hughes plant a tree in their new woodland.
Happy New Year to everyone! Maybe the excesses of the festive period are waring off by now and minds are turning to your woodlands and all those winter jobs. You might be coppicing, cutting firewood, clearing glades and rides, laying a hedge? There are plenty of jobs to keep us busy this time of year, the story below is what some school children are up to in North Wales.
Planting Trees | 21st Dec, 2011
There is something very satisfying about planting trees. I’m not talking about the 21st century ‘instant gratification’ sort of satisfaction. More the knowledge that you are making a difference to the landscape; how it will look in years to come and the kind of ecosystem the trees will support and be part of. I find this comforting even if we probably won’t be around to see them all come to maturity.
Below is an article from the FC about the massive tree planting program going on in Wales this winter.
On behalf of all the SWOG team, I’d like to thank everyone for contributing to the forum, the website and coming along to this year’s meetings. Hoping to see as many of you as possible in 2012, have a very Happy Christmas, prosperous New Year and much enjoyment from your woodlands.
Rich
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Richard Hare
SWOG website editor
Scything – A great alternative to the two stroke petrol engine! | 11th Dec, 2011
Earlier this year, SWOG went down to the Westonbirt show to meet members in that part of the country and promote the group and small woodland ownership in general. Afterwards we were kindly hosted by Nigel and Elaine from Lapwing wood and their neighbour Mike.
Wilderness First Aid Course | 19th Nov, 2011
Thanks to Mike and Tracy who report on a really worthwhile emergency first aid course they have just been on. Something that everyone doing potentially dangerous things in the woods really ought to consider.
I’m reliably informed that no limbs or body parts where actually removed from any of the participants!
Dormice Monitoring | 07th Nov, 2011
Rodney and Heather have supplied us with a fascinating report on their newly found fondness for dormice and the steps they are taking to encourage them to flourish in their wood.
| 27th Sep, 2011
Kevin Lerwill of the Gatwick Greenspace Partnership has sent us an interesting article about a recent overnight camp in a wood near Rusper. Their aim is to conserve and enhance the Sussex landscape, its wildlife and habitats and inspire people to care about their natural environment to help safeguard the county for future generations.
Gatwick greenspace is part of the Sussex Wildlife Trust, you will find them on Facebook and Twitter. To join follow this link
SWOG at Westonbirt | 06th Sep, 2011
SWOG were kindly offered a share of the Woodlands.co.uk tent at the Westonbirt woodfair which took place over the bank holiday weekend.
King’s oaks go straight to the top | 29th Aug, 2011
The award-winning oaks at King's Wood
A stand of exceptionally straight oak trees known as King’s Wood has been crowned the best managed broadleaf woodland in South Wales.
Forest Carbon welcomes launch of Woodland Carbon Code | 17th Aug, 2011
Here’s the latest from Forest Carbon Ltd, more information can be had from their contact details at the end of the article.
Woodland Arts Day at South Elephant Wood | 08th Aug, 2011
Mark and Isabel Fisher have written to us with news of an innovative use of their woodland in East Sussex
Machine’s new lease of life is good news for threatened species | 28th Jul, 2011
Phil Bristow puts the flail to work in heather in Clocaenog forest
The Forestry Commission have sent us a report on a new use for one of their harvesters.
Big Butterfly Count | 14th Jul, 2011
The Butterfly Conservation goup, have reminded us of the ‘Big Butterfly Count’ about to start.
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