Category: Newsletters
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Newsletter May 2014
The bluebell-filled May edition of the SWOG newsletter is out just in time for the bank holiday. This month we have articles on hedging, bench-making and a review of God’s Trees. Hope you enjoy it! The sun and the pleacher man – Rich goes hedging Make a woodland bench in just 10 minutes Review of God’s Trees…
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Newsletter April 2014
The April newsletter is bursting with news and articles. Woodland events and courses around the country Woodland volunteers – SWOG members David Beaton and Rosemary de Moura explain how volunteers have made an impact on their woodland management. Review of Gabriel Hemery’s book The New Sylva – and SWOG members qualify for a 30% discount.
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Newsletter March 2014
Packed with useful features, the March newsletter is available here. Sarah Walters discusses woodland management plans, notably the new scheme from the RFS and the ICF. Rich Hare describes how to manage a coppice while living alongside pesky deer. And we have a list of forthcoming woodfairs, amongst other news from the woodland world.
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Newsletter February 2014
The February newsletter is available for download, with plenty of news and features to enliven the dankest of days. We have plans for a SWOG meeting in March, a report on the hopes of the RFS for more rigorous squirrel control and a feature about Marston Thrift, an ancient community woodland in Bedfordshire. We hope…
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Newsletter January 2014
A very happy new year to everyone! The January newsletter is available here – slightly shorter than usual, but including excellent contributions from several members. Elsewhere in the SWOG website, don’t miss Rich’s article about deer management.
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December Newsletter 2013
The December newsletter is here! We have news of an award from the Royal Forestry Society and a request for woodland owners to respond to a Forestry Commission squirrel survey. Articles include: The Vigilant – restoring a Thames barge All I want for Christmas – SWOG members reveal their ideal Christmas gifts Making hay rakes…
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November 2013 Newsletter
As the nights draw in, sit back and enjoy the latest SWOG newsletter. With several interesting reports about how owners use their woods and the sustainability of Britain’s woodlands, we also have features on Log cabins for the birds – make a bird box from just one log Our friends in the north – managing…
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October Newsletter 2013
A big welcome to all our new SWOG members! The October newsletter is available to read or download here. This month we have advice from the Forestry Commission about planting to cope with climate change, and news of a Facebook game which will help scientists combat ash dieback (really!) Features include: Horse-logging in the Weald…
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September Newsletter 2013
The September newsletter is available here. This month Rich discusses effective and efficient firewood management. Sean Harrison of the Surrey Hills AONB explains how expert help can make woodland management a little easier. We also have news of several woodfairs and a discount voucher for the Bentley Woodfair on 21-22 September. Don’t miss Rich’s pictures…
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August Newsletter 2013
As it’s holiday time, the August newsletter includes a couple of family-friendly articles. We hope you enjoy it! Features this month: Building rope bridges in the woods Woodlands.co.uk new photo library The Treezilla project – mapping trees throughout the country.
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July Newsletter 2013
The July newsletter is available for download here. This month, we have reports from Woodfest Wales and the Chiltern Woodland Conference, Sarah Walters writes about Alvecote Wood’s Royal Forestry Society Award, and Rich Hare recalls the therapeutic nature of woodland work. We hope you’re enjoying the summer in your woodlands – please let us know…
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June Newsletter 2013
The SWOG newsletter has a new look, but retains the same mix of interesting articles and news updates. There are reports from two recent SWOG meetings, Sarah’s account of chainsaw training and a look at old-style shelter building. Download it here.