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ANCIENT WOODLAND
Its History, Vegetation and Uses in England
Oliver Rachhame
This is a new edition of his 1980 classic of the same name, but has many more photographs and 170 pages of new text. With his encyclopedic knowledge of hundreds of English woods, the results of a life times observation and his deep understanding of how woods work, this book is gold dust to anyone who works in, owns or cares for woodland. 586pp
AWH £85.00 add to cart
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BADGERS<BEECHES & BLISTERS
Julian Evans
Talks you through all aspects of owning your own wood. Includes different uses you may want your wood for, planting a wood, caring for, pruning, thinning, felling, coppicing and pollarding, as well as enriching your woodland for wildlife. Also includes a section on things you may need permission for and, of course, how to enjoy your wood. A delight to read. 124pp
BBB2 £8.95 add to cart
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BRITISH WOODLAND PRODUCE
JR Aaron & EG Richards
An account of the properties and uses of the tree species grown in Britain, the political and social background against which our forests have been established, to the structure of the wood tissue. Covers conversion, use for both round and sawn timber, wood preservation, modern uses for residues, and requirements of British Standards. 224pp
BWP £16.00 add to cart
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CARING FOR SMALL WOODS
Ken Broad
A useful how to book for anyone concerned with woodland. It covers growing and felling both timber and coppice, marketing the produce, restocking and establishing new woods, wildlife conservation, management and legal aspects as well as buying and selling woodland. A useful introduction to the subject. 234pp
CSW £24.95 add to cart
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HEDGES AND HEDGELAYING
Murray Maclean
This fascinating, well-illustrated book takes you through the history of hedges in Britain, choosing suitable trees and shrubs, the influence of the landscape and soil in your choices, preparation, planting and maintenance, hedgelaying, and wildlife conservation.186pp
HAH £19.95 add to cart
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LIVING WOOD
From Buying a Woodland to Making a Chair
Mike Abbott
Even if you only have a passing interest in green woodworking and coppice crafts, this is the book for you. Highly readable, it falls into two distinct sections. The first details his personal life and how he manages to earn a living from green woodworking and teaching his skills, whilst the second half deals in great detail with his improved woodworking devices and projects.
LWF £16.95 add to cart
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A PASSION FOR TREES
The Legacy of John Evelyn
Maggie Campbell-Culver
This beautiful book takes you through the life and writings of John Evelyn who wrote many horticult-ural books including Sylva: A Discourse of Forest Trees in 1664. With each tree included, the author describes the characteristics, uses and history, some of which may have altered over the years, but the magnificence and importance of trees is more relevant than ever. 286pp
PFT £25.00 add to cart
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WHY ARE LEAVES GREEN
A Tree Miscellany
Jon Stokes & John White
Don’t be put off by the title, this book is produced by the tree council in support of its Tree Warden Scheme. Part of this volunteer scheme is to encourage people to recognise how important trees are to their communities. The book is full of fascinating facts about trees including record breakers, tree biology, tree care, ancient trees, ageing a tree, and tree types. 112pp
WLG £9.99 add to cart
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WOODLAND MANAGEMENT
A Practical Guide
Chris Starr
Packed full of advice and tips, the author offers very practical information on the history and management of woodlands. Illustrated with photographs and line drawings the book considers broadleaf and conifer woodlands; tree species; surveying and mapping; the seasonal cycle and operations; conservation and biodiversity; planting new woodland; natural regeneration; timber production and generating income; buying and owning a woodland. 192pp
WMPG £16.99 add to cart
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A WOOD OF OUR OWN
Julian Evans
In 1985, Julian Evans fulfilled every forseter's ambition and bought his own wood with his wife and brother-in-law. This book is his personal story of how he acquired his own small mixed woodland in north Hampshire, and how he, and his friends and family cared for it using a mixture of modern and ancient skills. The observations are beautifully detailed, the stories engaging and the book is full of useful information for woodlanders and natural historians alike. 160pp
WOO1 £14.95 add to cart
WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR WOOD
Julian Evans
Sequel to A Wood of Our Own, bringing the story up to date with the life of the wood and its many natural inhabitants. It is full of keenly observed natural, of local history, of woodland crafts, and encounters with all sorts of people from policemen to Papau New Guineans. 194pp
WHW £19.95 add to cart
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THE WOODLAND YEAR
Ben Law
A month-by-month journey through Ben’s woodland in the Sussex Weald, this a celebration of every aspect of sustainable woodland management; the cycles of nature, the seasonal tasks, wild food gathering, wine making, useful recipes, coppice crafts, round pole timber frame eco-building, nature conservation, species diversity, tree profiles and using horses for woodland work. The Woodland Year is an intimate account of Ben’s yearly cycle of work, his naturally tuned lifestyle and deep emersion in the very fabric of the nature of his woods. There are also sections by 12 guest woodlanders. This is a profound book that is both practical and poetic. It lyrically describes a way of life that is both economically and ecologically viable and sets a new standard for managing our woods in a low impact, sustainable way. As such, it holds some of the fundamental keys to how we can achieve a lower carbon society. 192pp
TWY £19.95
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“A wonderful three dimensional book... which you'll return to continually”
Smallwoods.
THE WOODLAND WAY
A Permaculture Approach to Sustainable Woodland Management
Ben Law
This is for everyone who loves trees and woodlands. Written from the heart by an innovative woodsman who is deeply committed to sustainability, this radical book presents an immensely practical alternative to conventional woodland management. Ben Law clearly demonstrates how you can create biodiverse, healthy environments, yield a great variety of value added products, provide secure livelihoods for woodland workers and farmers, and benefit the local community. He argues the case for a new approach to planning, encouraging the creation of permaculture woodlands for the benefit of people, the local environment and the global climate. Full of b/w photos and 13 colour plates. 256pp
WWP £18.95
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Reviews
“Ben’s brilliant book points the way forward for woodland management”
Jean-Paul Jeanrenaud, WWF.
“A down-to-earth yet sometimes spiritual book”
Smallwoods.
“Ideal for anyone thinking of trying to live sustainably in woodland”
Reforesting Scotland.
“An inspirational and enjoyable book”
Building For A Future.
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THE WOODLAND HOUSE
Ben Law
Beautifully illustrated with over 100 colour photos, this is a step by step guide to how ben built his home, hewn fom his own woodland.
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