

Sparrowhawk!
This sparrowhawk landed on this post, 6 feet away from me while I was reading my book. I didn't hear it land and got quite a shock when I...


Laying the Orchard Hedge
Pete has laid the hedge - Devon style - after a major clearance of cotoneaster, bramble and debris. Some hawthorn abnd beech has been...


Thinning begins
A local forestry company from Chulmleigh have agreed to thin the wood at no cost to us as they will take the wood away to sell for...
LEADER 5
This is part of the Rural Development Programme, giving 40% grants to forestry (and other) projects that improve the management of woods...


Clearing the main track continues
Hard work by Ian has removed a lot of the mud on the mid-section of the track to reveal the compacted surface beneath. Clearing the lower...
F.C. Plant Health Officer Visit
Sue Hallett from the Forestry Commission visited Southwood today to inspect the extent of the rhododendron and to complete an assessment...


THE HOOKWAY RETORT
The retort was on display at a country crafts fair the 'Major Oak' in Sherwood Forest. It's inventor, James Hookway was a pleasure to...