News & Events
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Update on Phytophthora ramorum in Wales
Please make sure you stay up to date with the Phytophthora ramorum situation, it is important even if you are not near an outbreak in Wales. Update Here are the links to the most relevent FC pages http://www.forestry.gov.uk/pramorum General information http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/infd-6dcd69 EWGS guidance on regeneration grants http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/forestry.nsf/byunique/infd-868egu Felling guidance Download the Forestry Commission’s update here…
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Free Seminar – for Woodland owners, agents and gamekeepers
Kent Downs AONB are running a free half-day seminar on managing woodland for game and wildlife on June 23rd. Places are limited so please book as early as possible. Booking is via the Game & Wildlife Conservancy Trust: By telephone – 01425 651 013 (Lynda Ferguson) By email – [email protected] Or via the web – …
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Hedgerows for Dormice Project
News and feedback from the end of the Hedgerows for Dormice project which was run by the People’s Trust for Endangered Species can be downloaded from the link below. This very worthwhild project funded by Natural England has helped link hedgrow ‘corridors and increased the natural habitat of the Dormouse. Hedgerows for Dormice Newsletter
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SWOG Meet – Alvecote Wood
Last weekend SWOG members were kindly invited to Sarah and Stephen’s beautiful oak pasture woodland, Alvecote Wood, near Tamworth in Stafforshire.
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Coppice Week – Ashdown forest
The Sussex & Surrey Coppice Group is once again organising a ‘Coppice Week’ on Ashdown Forest to run between 17th and 22nd May.
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Native Hands – workshops
There are a few places still available on ‘Native Hands’ upcoming courses, which will be held in beautiful, peaceful (and shady) private woodland near Lewes.
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Book review – Coppicing & Coppice Crafts
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.
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Festival of the Tree, Westonbirt 26th – 29th Aug
For those in the Gloucestershire area or if you are looking for a summer Bank Holiday outing, check out the Festival of the Tree, Westonbirt 26th – 29th Aug http://www.woodfairs.co.uk/england/
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Forest Garden Shovelstrode – Courses and Camping 2011
FOREST GARDEN SHOVELSTRODE OPENS ITS DOORS FOR COURSES AND CAMPING IN 2011
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SWOG Meet – Knowlands Wood
Many thanks to Nick and Harriet for opening their stunning woodland in Barcombe to SWOG members. Nick has been managing it for wildlife for over 30 years and it truly is an amazing and diverse haven for birds, butterflies and many other woodland creatures, including ourselves on this wonderful spring day!