Small Woodland Owners' Group (SWOG)

Month: October 2014

  • November 2014 Newsletter

    Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness . . . time for the SWOG November newsletter. Just in time for Halloween, Rich demonstrates how to make a simple bat box, while Kerry Caldock describes her first year as a woodland owner. We also have important news about the next round of RDP grants, which are open…

  • Rural Development Grants

    The new Rural Development Programme opens in 2015 which will include a scheme to improve Farming and Forestry Productivity. This package will probably include support for: Timber harvesting, extraction and primary processing equipment (woodfuel and timber) Storage to dry woodfuel Venison processing Training Business support Co-operation, collaboration and advisory services Forestry Commission England have teamed…

  • Habitat for Bats

    Here’s a quick and easy project, ideal for kids wondering what to do with themselves at half term and ideal for bats who will no doubt appreciate their efforts!

  • October 2014 Newsletter

    Autumn is approaching and with it the season of serious work in the woods. The October newsletter features    New tree identification app from the forestry Commission    Reports from the APF show and Bentley Woodfair    Managing your woodland for climate change    Grown in Britain week 2014