News & Events
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Bryology in our Wood
Bernie and Theresa (The Barrowers) recently had a survey of mosses and liverworts in their wood. It was carried out by Tom Ottely from the British Bryological Society, you may have seen the recent discussion on the forum about it. Here’s Bernies report of an interesting aspect of our woods, which may go unnoticed. …
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Survey reveals ash disease in six more counties
Here is the latest press release from th Forestry Commission concerning the spread of Chalara. There’s a link to a useful map toward the bottom of the piece and a video which gives good examples of how to identify the disease from both the leaf and the stem.
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Government Restricts Imports of Ash trees
Here is the official Government statement, issued by Fera and sent to us by the Forestry Commission.
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Efforts stepped up to tackle disease of ash trees
We have received a further update from the Forestry Commission concerning the worrying outbreak of Charala.
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Seeds of change could be secret weapon in battle for our woodlands
It seems that every week we hear of new diseases threatening our trees. Here’s some news from the Forestry Commission, of a more resistant pine which could provide some respite in the battle.
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Archeological Sites Recorded in Waste Wood
Many thanks to Sue Kibby of Waste Wood for putting together this article about the archeological surveying which took place last winter.
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Government Considers Ban on Ash Tree Movements.
Here is the latest press release from the Forestry Commission concerning the spread of Charlara dieback in ash trees.
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SWOG at Bentley Woodfair
The Bentley Woodfair was held last weekend in East Sussex. It is one of the biggest events of it’s kind and attracts exhibitors and visitors from all over the country.
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Malvern Coppicing – Courses
Phil Hopkinson at Malvern Coppicing has written to us with news of some coppicing courses coming up for those in the area who want to learn new woodland skills.
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Get your woodland working for you!
Amanda Ingham, Land Advice Projects Manager in North Hampshire has written to us with news of two interesting workshops coming up in October looking at how to maximise the economic benefits of your woodland.