Category: News
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Books: Groundbreakers by Chantal Lyons
‘Groundbreakers: The return of Britain’s wild boar’ provides a balanced and timely exploration of the issues surrounding the recent return of wild boar to parts of England and Scotland, by a naturalist and science communicator with direct experience of studying and living alongside them. Lyons writes from a personal viewpoint with a light touch and…
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Woodland volunteers: advice for owners
We were recently asked to provide some advice for small woodland owners on points to consider when inviting friends or other willing volunteers to work in their woodland, for example to help with bringing coppice back into active management. Legal and insurance issues were of particular concern. Below is a selection of recommendations, which can…
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Trailcam Competition
Submit your best clips to WoodlandsTV to be featured in their monthly compilation film and have the chance to win a solar-powered trail camera.
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FC Woodland Management
An infographic produced by the Forestry Commission summarising woodland management techniques for healthy and resilient trees and woodland.
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State of Nature Report
The UK’s State of Nature 2023 report, published on 27th September, documents continuing declines in the nation’s wildlife, with changes in the abundance and distribution of birds, insects, marine life, land mammals, amphibians and reptiles, plants, lichen and fungi. The main drivers of the declines are identified as farming practices, over-fishing, climate change and habitat…
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Film Makers Wanted
Woodlands.co.uk has a YouTube channel, WoodlandsTV, with over 400 films about woodland management and woodland activities. They are currently looking for self-shooting film makers from across the UK to make short films about woodlands and the activities that are carried out within them. The position is an ‘as and when’ opportunity, so would suit someone…
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SWOG Members Survey
We’d love to know a bit more about you and your woodland, to help us provide useful resources to support woodland ownership, management and enjoyment. Please complete this short survey if you have a spare few minutes. Thank you!
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Wood Fairs 2023
Wood fairs, countryside shows and nature festivals being held around the country in 2023. More events will be added as their dates are confirmed. MARCH Midlands Woodworking Show 10-11 March 2023 Newark Showground, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY The National Outdoor Expo 18-19 March 2023 NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT APRIL Kelmarsh Show 9-10 April 2023 Kelmarsh Hall,…
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WANTED! Event Coordinator for SWOG
Please contact Melanie if you are interested in this role.
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From the Archive: Woodland Flora
From Living Woods Issue 59 WHERE HAVE ALL THE FLOWERS GONE? Ecologists and woodland owners ROY AND KATHRYN NELSON longed for a woodland with a rich and vibrant understorey. When their young wood in Northern Ireland failed to produce one, they applied academic rigour to the problem and have used their findings to offer practical…
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Bloggers Wanted!
Woodlands.co.uk are always looking for interesting Blogs for their website. If you are one of their woodland purchasers and would like to share your experiences of becoming an owner, they would love to hear from you! Those featured on the website will receive a jar of tasty woodlands honey. If you are interested, please contact…
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New! Recommended Reading
The new SWOG Books page has a varied collection of woodland-related books for inspiration, education and entertainment, with links to more information and Living Woods book reviews. We’ll keep adding relevant books – please share your recommendations for old or new publications to include.