We had better be without gold than without timber’ – words that are as true today as they were 400 years ago when John Evelyn wrote them.
Gabriel Hemery celebrates the 400th anniversary of the father of British forestry in an autumn issue that is packed with great features.

Guy Lambourne of Wassledine explains why coppicing is so valuable for woodland management and new owner Sam Auger-Forbes describes his journey to woodland ownership.

Talented coppice worker Rosie Rendell explains her love of working with coppice products; Frankie Woodgate of
Weald Woodscapes demonstrates the versatility of hoof-powered timber extraction; and Dan Watson finishes his spoon carving tutorial.