Small Woodland Owners' Group (SWOG)

News & Events

  • An Introduction to Permaculture

    Here’s an interesting course  sent to us by our friends in the Permaculture movement.  If you’d like to attend, please contact sarah directly (details at the end of the post)

  • Asian Longhorned Beetle

    ASIAN LONGHORNED BEETLE   It’s very short notice, but Bruce Rothnie Plant Health Team Manager at the  Forestry Commission has sent us this open invite regarding the Asian Longhorned Beetle infestation in Kent.

  • Woodfuel Events in Yorkshire

    Rudie Humphrey from the Forestry Commission has sent us details of some events being run by South Yorkshire  Forest Partnership and the UK Forestry Commission as part of EU funded project – Activating Forest Owners.

  • April Newsletter

    Sarah has produced another fantastic newletter, some great articles looking at the history of your woodlands, greenwoodworking courses, upcoming events and of course the usual roundup of all things woody.

  • SEWAF Meeting – 13th April

    David Brown from the South East Woodland Archaeology Forum has sent us news of the their latest meeting.  If you would like to attend, please contact him directly on [email protected]

  • Charcoal Burning in Turkey

    John Sinclair from the Sussex and Surrey Coppice Group has sent us these interesting pictures of charcoal burning in Turkey.

  • Offcuts

    Offcuts is the newsletter of the Oxfordshire Woodland Group, a small charity which aims to promote sympathetic management of small woodlands in the area. It makes a good read if you’ve finished the SWOG newsletter, download it from here.

  • March Newsletter

    Well after a short sharp winter, spring is definately winning out!  Snowdrops are up, first buds are appearing on the hazel  and the ever opportunist bluebells are pushing their way through the leaf litter.

  • News from the Royal Cornwall Show

      Here’s a news update from the Royal Cornwall Show, there’s alot going on so if you live nearby or are visiting the area in June, it would be well worth clearing some space in your diary.

  • Magical Moments

    Here’s the reason why many of love our woodland, no matter what time of year it is, a magical experience is always there to be had.  Thanks to Greyman for sending us these  photos.  If you’ve got any you would like to share send them to me by email and I’ll put up a gallery.…

  • Woodgas as Engine Fuel

    Here’s an interesting paper about using wood gas as an engine fuel.  Will it be a sustainable way of getting electricity, powering forestry equipment, even getting you to and from your woodlands!

  • Work in the Woods

      Here’s an opportunity for youngsters to get a foot start in a worthwhile career.  A three day ‘taster’ event for people over 17, to try green woodwork, woodland management and crafts. Full details available on the flyer, download it here.