July News The House of Wessex: Sylva’s Anglo-Saxon past Tree champion faces a huge task: the Department of the Environment has appointed Sir William Worsley as the new Tree Champion. New advice for monitoring and felling diseased ash Mammals on Roads survey. The People’s’ Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is running a nationwide survey of…

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We’re kicking off 2018 with a short, but perfectly formed newsletter, full of useful information and links to woodlands news and events.

December newsletter The festive season has arrived again and we wish all our members a very Merry Christmas. Take a few moments to read the latest news from SWOG, including New woodland creation and PAWS restoration grants for the Midlands Special offers on books for Christmas Discounted workshops and courses around the coutnry First aid…

November newsletter What can woodland owners do about soil erosion and depletion?  We look at the launch of the Sustainable Soil Alliance, which provides some ideas. Rich is building a timber-framed barn using traditional techniques as far as possible, and all from wood he has felled and milled himself. Read his account of how it’s…

We couldn’t let the October newsletter blow by without reminiscing about the great storm of 1987. Arborist Christopher Sparkes shares his memories of Britain’s windiest night. Was the storm actually a blessing in disguise for trees in southern England? Karen Elliott, a winner of both SWOG’s Big Picture Competition and a Woodland Award for photography, tells…

The season of mists and mellow fruitfulness appears to have started early this year and SWOG is gearing up for autumn. With  news of workshops and courses around the country, the September newsletter includes a useful piece on tree tech: mobile apps for tree ID, wildlife recording and woodland management. More than 1,000 people across England, Scotland…

It may be the dog days of summer, but in our latest newsletter, SWOG members can look forward to a packed autumn schedule of courses and workshops. Read about the SWOG butterfly workshops and download our information sheets here. We’re also looking forward to the Bentley Woodfair in September, and SWOG members qualify for an…

Summer is in full swing and woodland glades are dappled with sunshine – at least we hope so! The July newsletter is here: Take Sylva’s British Woodland Owners’ Survey from 7 July Sign up for SWOG meetings – don’t miss a special day at the Bulworthy Project on 15 July Learn about tackling invasive species and…

‘There is a serene and settled majesty to woodland scenery that enters into the soul and delights and elevates it, and fills it with noble inclinations.’ (Washington Irving) Settle back and enjoy a midsummer SWOG newsletter. Read about • The SWOG horse logging meeting in County Durham •  The all-round benefits of community woodlands •  CONFOR’s…