Here’s the latest from Forest Carbon Ltd, more information can be had from their contact details at the  end of the article.

Mark and Isabel Fisher have written to us with news of an innovative use of their woodland in East Sussex

The Forestry Commission have sent us a report on a new use for one of their harvesters.

The Butterfly Conservation goup,  have reminded us of the ‘Big Butterfly Count’ about to start.

Many thanks to Craig who has shared with us his solution for harvesting water in his wood.

Many thanks to Martin Keelor for the report and pictures of the recent charcoal burns at Combwell Woods in Kent.  In case anyone is still unaware of the issues, West Sussex County Council have put together a nice leaflet  explaining  why we should all be using locally coppiced charcoal on our BBQ’s this summer, (or…

The Sussex and Surrey Coppice Group again held a very successful ‘Coppice Week’ on Ashdown forest.   There was a rich mix of courses to try your hand at, I took on a challenging two days with one of the last traditional hand made clog makers in the country.

The new book, Coppicing and Coppice Crafts, A comprehensive Guide, by Rebbecca Oaks and Edward Mills, is just that.  I found it covers a wide range of subject matter in an easy to follow readable  format.  The hardback has a nice colourful jacket and the book itself is well illustrated with pictures and diagrams.

FOREST GARDEN SHOVELSTRODE OPENS ITS DOORS FOR COURSES AND CAMPING IN 2011

One of our new members has send us some pictures of their beautiful ancient woodland on the Isle of Wight. Note the red squirrel which can still be found on the island. Click the image to view at full size

Sarah Partridge from  www.orchardbarn.org.uk has written with news of an opportunity to volunteer in the making  of a shingle roof.

Ray Perry gives us an insight into how he has changed the way he has come to view his woodland, then goes on to tell of his experience of hosting a SWOG meeting.