News & Events

Hi Tech Approach to Wildlife Recording! | 21st May, 2013

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 The Rother Guardians have secured funding from the  High Weald AONB for a high tec approach to recording wildlife!
Find out what it’s all about on a 2 hour walk about at Brede High woods on Saturday June 1st
More details on the flier,
or contact Matt Pitts directly
Matt Pitts
Woodland & Cultural Landscape Officer
T:  01580 879500
M: 07879 117541
 
Contact me to arrange your
FREE ADVISORY VISIT
For all High Weald residents with land greater than 1 acre
 
High Weald AONB Unit www.highweald.org
Advising on the management of one of England’s Finest Landscapes
 
Woodland Enterprise Centre, Hastings Road , Flimwell, East Sussex , TN5 7PR

Forest research Survey | 01st May, 2013

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Laura Henderson from Forest Research at    Alice Holt has sent a request for woodland owners and manager to comoplete a quick survey evaluation the conversion of non native conifer to native species.  No more than 5 mins so no hardship!   The link is below, thanks.

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Alert over caterpillar pest in London and Berkshire -FC press release | 30th Apr, 2013

The larvae, or caterpillars, of Oak processionary moth

29 APRIL 2013           FC NEWS RELEASE No: 15922
Alert over caterpillar pest in London and Berkshire
People in parts of London and Berkshire are being reminded by the Forestry Commission, Public Health England and local authorities not to touch caterpillars of the oak processionary moth, which are beginning to emerge in oak trees in these locations.

They are also advised to keep children, pets and livestock away from the caterpillars and their nests, and to report any sightings.

The affected areas are several boroughs in West and South-West London, Bromley and Croydon in South London, and Pangbourne in West Berkshire.

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Native Hands – workshops | 08th Apr, 2013

Ruby from ‘Native Hands’ has sent us news of workshops and courses which are coming up

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April Newsletter | 01st Apr, 2013

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Spring is sprung, the gras is riz . . .well not quite. However the April newsletter provides plenty to read when you come in from the cold.

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SWOG Meeting – Pluckley, 11 May | 30th Mar, 2013

SWOG member Alex Bienfait has arranged a demonstration of a Micro Arb Truc with a selection of handling attachments. SWOG members are invited to attend this demonstration and to explore Alex’s extensive wood, a mixture of Victorian plantation and semi-ancient woodland on Wealden clay. This is a free event and a great chance to take a close look at some useful log-moving machinery.

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Woodfuel Woodland Improvement Grant | 27th Mar, 2013

Here is the latest News Release from the Forestry Commission, including a handy link to the ’10 easy steps to apply for a Woodfuel WIG’ available from Ngage who administer the grant.

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Harcourt Woodland Barn – Timber Framing Course | 23rd Mar, 2013

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Barbara Czoch from the Carpenters Fellowship has sent us news of an exciting timber framing course taking place at Harcourt Arboretum

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International Day of Forests 2013 | 18th Mar, 2013

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The United Nations has proclaimed that the International Day of Forests will be observed every year on 21 March, in an effort to raise awareness of  the critical importance of trees and forests to every area of human life.

Take a look at the Woodlands video about tree-planting here, or  visit the Woodlands site for a regional list of local nurseries.

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Copse in a box – 60 trees provided for a Diamond Jubilee copse.

SWOG would like to see your pictures of new plantings in your woods. Email them to judith@swog.org.uk. Better still, get out and plant a tree on 21 March!

The Royal Highland Show | 15th Mar, 2013

David Cochrane, the Royal Highland Show Administrator has sent us details of this years event.  Feel free to contact him with any specific questions, or checkout the website.

Tel: 0131 335 6207

Web: royalhighlandshow.org

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Hazel Frame Basket Making Course | 11th Mar, 2013

Hazel Baskets

Sue and Pete Ball will be holding a three day course at their home in West Sussex to teach those with some previous basket making experience how to make a traditional Hazel frame basket; experience of knife work is essential. Places on this course are usually limited.

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The LlyG Gathering 2013 | 24th Feb, 2013

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Rosie Strang, Llais y Goedwig Network Co-ordinator has sent us news of The LlyG Gathering coming up in April.  Full details are on the flyer, please contact Rosie directly with any questions

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BTO Woodcock Survey 2013 | 22nd Feb, 2013

Well camouflaged!

The British Trust for Ornithology have sent a request to member in Sussex  to take part in a woodcock survey.  This is an on-line survey – surveyors will be able to select their sites and enter data once the on-line systems are available from 28th

All the details can be found on the BTO website or the flyer for the survey  here

Cranborne Chase AONB – Ancient Trees | 12th Feb, 2013

Robin Walter, Chartered Forester from Trees for Transition has written to us in his search for ancient trees.  Can you help put these  on the map? Please contact him directly at the link below.

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Deer Management in Woodlands – The Issues | 08th Feb, 2013

  Petra Billings, Landscape Projects Office at West Weald Lanscapes Project has contacted as about a deer management  event coming up shortly.

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