News & Events
Butterflies and Beckley Wood Boars | 30th Apr, 2012

Heather has sent us details of a gentle walk around Beckley Wood, and East Sussex woodland looking, out for spring butterflies and who knows what eles!
Kent Wildlife Trust offers free training days | 23rd Apr, 2012
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Camilla Blackburn, Living Landscape Officer at Kent Wildlife Trust has sent us details of some free training courses for landowners.
Charcoal Burning Workshop | 19th Apr, 2012
Juliette Butler, Wildlife Training Workshops Officer with the The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Northamptonshire has sent us details of a charcoal burning workship in May.
Free Community Woodland Event 28th April | 16th Apr, 2012

Deborah Wargate, Environmental Sustainability Officer from Suffolk Coastal District Council has sent us details of a special one day free event which is being held this month aimed at those who are interested in their communities owning, leasing or managing a woodland, or who want to get involved in Ufford’s future locally run wood.
Further details below
An Introduction to Permaculture | 13th Apr, 2012
Here’s an interesting course sent to us by our friends in the Permaculture movement. If you’d like to attend, please contact sarah directly (details at the end of the post)
Asian Longhorned Beetle | 11th Apr, 2012
ASIAN LONGHORNED BEETLE

It’s very short notice, but Bruce Rothnie Plant Health Team Manager at the Forestry Commission has sent us this open invite regarding the Asian Longhorned Beetle infestation in Kent.
Woodfuel Events in Yorkshire | 08th Apr, 2012
Rudie Humphrey from the Forestry Commission has sent us details of some events being run by South Yorkshire Forest Partnership and the UK Forestry Commission as part of EU funded project – Activating Forest Owners.
SEWAF Meeting – 13th April | 16th Mar, 2012
David Brown from the South East Woodland Archaeology Forum has sent us news of the their latest meeting. If you would like to attend, please contact him directly on info@sewaf.org.uk
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Offcuts | 07th Mar, 2012
Offcuts is the newsletter of the Oxfordshire Woodland Group, a small charity which aims to promote sympathetic management of small woodlands in the area.
It makes a good read if you’ve finished the SWOG newsletter, download it from here.
News from the Royal Cornwall Show | 25th Feb, 2012
Leah Ugalde displays some of the trugs from the range of garden products made at the family-run sawmill.
Here’s a news update from the Royal Cornwall Show, there’s alot going on so if you live nearby or are visiting the area in June, it would be well worth clearing some space in your diary.
Woodgas as Engine Fuel | 19th Feb, 2012
Here’s an interesting paper about using wood gas as an engine fuel. Will it be a sustainable way of getting electricity, powering forestry equipment, even getting you to and from your woodlands!
Work in the Woods | 15th Feb, 2012
Here’s an opportunity for youngsters to get a foot start in a worthwhile career. A three day ‘taster’ event for people over 17, to try green woodwork, woodland management and crafts.
Full details available on the flyer, download it here.
The Wildlife & Environmental Training Company | 10th Feb, 2012
New Woodland Advisor for Surrey Hills AONB | 06th Feb, 2012
Sean Harrison has written to us with news of his new role as a Woodland Advisor for the Surrey Hills Areo of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This will be of particular interest to those who have woodlands in or near this area.










