The September newsletter contains plenty of news, features and appeals to complete woodland surveys. The Forestry Commission and Sylva want to hear your views – so tell them!

Read about Freddie During’s tree-climbing course on the Isle of Wight.

How about a trip to the Harcourt Arboretum near Oxford, the oldest botanic garden in the country?

There are a number of woodfairs and other events on the horizon, including a SWOG meeting in Kiplin Wood, Yorkshire on 11 September – email Judith if you would like to join in.

Finally, don’t forget to stop by the SWOG stand at the Bentley Woodfair in Sussex on 18, 19, and 20 September – we’d love to see you!