European Forest Week – let's celebrate
2013-12-08
Europe’s forests are thriving—make the smart choice and use them responsibly—so says the Food & Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations.Continue Reading
Hobgoblins and wyches
2012-06-16
I was lucky enough this week to be given the freedom to explore a unique and wonderful woodland at the UK Prime Minister’s country residence at Chequers: a box woodland. I was there with co-author Sarah Simblet as part of our research for our book: The New Sylva. You canContinue Reading
The State of the UK’s Forests, Woods and Trees
2011-11-27
Tommorow a major report will be released: The State of the UK’s Forests, Woods and Trees: Perspectives from the forestry and woodland sector. It marks the International Year of Forests in 2011. The report was featured in the Independent Newspaper today. The State of the UK’s Forests, Woods and TreesContinue Reading
European bioeconomy and the forest sector
2011-09-26
“Without innovation and collaboration, food use will eat the bioeconomy before it is born”. The forest sector has a very important role in the emerging bioeconomy of Europe. Here are some examples of the technologies …Continue Reading
Walnut: as intricate as an opium dream
2011-05-06
“Walnut is without the question the most beautiful wood on earth, ranging from the colour of honey to the rich depth of chocolate-brown, often marked with smoky swirls and streaks of pigment from dark brown to black. The grain can be perfectly straight, elegantly swept, or a festival of waves,Continue Reading
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