Small Woodland Owners' Group (SWOG)

News & Events

  • Charcoal Burning in Turkey

    John Sinclair from the Sussex and Surrey Coppice Group has sent us these interesting pictures of charcoal burning in Turkey.

  • Offcuts

    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.

  • March Newsletter

    Well after a short sharp winter, spring is definately winning out!  Snowdrops are up, first buds are appearing on the hazel  and the ever opportunist bluebells are pushing their way through the leaf litter.

  • News from the Royal Cornwall Show

      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.

  • Magical Moments

    Here’s the reason why many of love our woodland, no matter what time of year it is, a magical experience is always there to be had.  Thanks to Greyman for sending us these  photos.  If you’ve got any you would like to share send them to me by email and I’ll put up a gallery.…

  • Woodgas as Engine Fuel

    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

      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

        Thomas Cavanagh has written to us with news of an exciting new social enterprise

  • New Woodland Advisor for Surrey Hills AONB

    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.

  • February Newsletter

    After a short winter break, Sarah has produced another great newsletter.  Lots of articles to get your teeth into as well as the usual round of news and events and a look at who’s posting what on the blogs.

  • Woodfuel Events

    West Sussex Count Council in conjunction with the Forestry Commission are holding a series of ‘woodfuel’ events.  Aimed at  woodland and land owners in West Sussex, these meetings are for those interested in learning more about the industry, the government incentives and what support is on offer to help develop the industry. There are three…

  • I Feel Good…!

    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!