Small Woodland Owners' Group (SWOG)

Year: 2016

  • March 2016 Newsletter

    Spring into March with the latest SWOG newsletter! SWOG meeting planned in Gloucestershire at Tortworth Arboretum. For those whose tracks have become worn down and muddy in the winter, read Rich’s tips on how to improve them. It’s not only the humans who will benefit – you’ll encourage biodiversity, too. Finally, the Forestry Commission has…

  • February 2016 Newsletter

    We kick off the February newsletter with a hint of good news about research into chalara resistance, inspirational coppicing from Sussex and the new Charter for Trees, Woodlands and People, a campaign which we are firmly behind. There’s also news of advice sessions available from the Forestry Commission, as well as meetings organised by our…

  • Charter for Trees, Woods and People

    SWOG members are already clear about the importance of trees in their own lives and to society as a whole, so let’s all welcome the Charter for Trees, Woods and People. SWOG is joining more than 40 organisations led by the Woodland Trust in a campaign to celebrate the value of our trees and woods and…

  • News January 2016

    We’re beginning 2016 with a short newsletter, but normal service will be restored in February. Take a look at the latest videos from Woodlands.co.uk: Tinder in the woodlands Paul Beadle of the Woodland Education Service explains how to light a fire without matches. An introduction to cabinet making Furniture designer and maker Andrew Marsh shares the secrets…