Category Archives: Inspiration

A rare review – ‘Woodsman’ by Ben Law

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Kaye Brennan

We mentioned Ben Law on the blog a couple of weeks ago, and after sharing a post discussing the management of woodland we thought it would be interesting to discuss Ben’s new book ‘Woodsman’. The Trust receives a number of … Continue reading →

Posted in Biodiversity, Climate Change, Conservation, Forestry management, Inspiration | Tagged 'Woodsman' book, autobiographical, Ben Law, Climate Change, community assets, food, fuel, grazing land, managing woodland, nature's supermarket, old coppice, planning legislation, Prickly Nut Wood, sustainable business, timber, yurt | 1 Comment

Ancient Suffolk Oaks

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Kay Haw

Our guest blogger today is Paul Dixon, a photographer who, along with his other work, uses his images to raise awareness of humanitarian and environmental issues… “I’m not usually one for blogging, however when I was invited to write a … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient trees, Conservation, Inspiration, Tree pests & diseases | Tagged acute oak decline, Alde Valley Spring Festival, Ancient Suffolk Oaks, ancient tree, oak, paul dixon, photography, photos, Suffolk, tree disease | 5 Comments

Earth Day – Sing for the Trees

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Kay Haw

Our latest guest blog comes from the lady that is inspiring thousands of people across the world to unite their voices in song for the trees that bring so much life to our world. Susan Hale tells you how to … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient trees, Creative, Inspiration | Tagged ancestors, ash dieback, Earth, earth day, event, heal, love, nature, recharge, Sing for the Trees, singing, Susan Hale, tradition, Trees, wassail | 5 Comments

Two in three Scots prefer pines

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Kay Haw

Last month I blogged about a survey to find Scotland’s choice for the national tree. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Scots pine stood out high above the rest with two-thirds of the vote. Rowan, which I should declare as my own personal … Continue reading →

Posted in Biodiversity, Inspiration, Scotland | Tagged Alex Hamilton, Caledonian forest, folklore, iconic, landscape, national tree, pinewoods, rowan, Scotland, Scots pine, vote, wildlife, Year of Natural Scotland | 5 Comments

Engaging schools in the wonder of woods and trees: the pupil’s persective

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Kaye Brennan

Changes to the curriculum in England are a worry for us, as we work so closely with children in schools. Continuing our mini blog series for this campaign, our Schools Development Manager, Karen Letten, shares her view: “Here at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaigning, Climate Change, Consultation, England, Inspiration, Nature in education, Policy | Tagged caring for nature, children, curriculum changes, discovery events, environment, Green Tree SChool Award, mini blog, Nature Detectives, schools and their pupils, science curriculum, tree planting | 3 Comments

Tomorrow’s children? The most important seeds we need to sow: a parent’s perspective

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Kaye Brennan

As we launch our action in response to changes to the school curriculum - which we fear could threaten opportunities for school trips and outdoor learning in England – we welcome a special guest blog from our Head of People Engagement, Graham … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaigning, England, Inspiration, Nature in education, Policy | Tagged changes, children, collaborative working, Consultation, current curriculum, Department for Education, field studies, formative years, ideas, lessons outside, listening skills, literacy and numeracy skills, memorable experiences, Michael Gove MP, primary school, problem solving and social skills, protect the environment, school days, school trip, thoughts, values and behaviours, world is full of possibility, Young People | 19 Comments

People Power CAN help our woodlands

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Oliver Newham

“Well done”, perhaps not the first thing you would expect to hear someone saying to the local community groups and others that today received the news that the High Court has rejected 9 out of their 10 objections to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaigning, High Speed 2, Inspiration, Local campaign | Tagged Ancient woodland, community groups, High Speed Rail, HS2, local communities | 10 Comments

“Tree Hunter meets the Tree Minister”

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Kaye Brennan

Tree hunter Rob McBride has been on an amazing journey with us – from Ancient Tree Hunt verifier to film star and now right through to directly lobbying the Secretary of State. Here’s what happened when Rob met Owen – read Rob’s personal … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change, Conservation, Forests Report, Government Affairs, Inspiration | Tagged Environment Minister, Historic Shropshire Hedgerows removal, Mrs Elise Jones, Owen Paterson MP, Rob McBride, Romanian family, secretary of state, tree hay, Tree Minister, Treehunter | 4 Comments

The future of England’s forests – a new chapter

Posted on February 5, 2013 by sueholden

Thursday saw the beginning of a new chapter for Forestry Policy. It’s been a long journey, but the result is a fairly promising platform. Just over 6 months ago, the Independent Panel on Forestry’s Final Report was published, setting out a … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaigning, Climate Change, Conservation, England, Forests Report, Government Affairs, Inspiration, Plantations on Ancient Woodland Sites (PAWS), Protection, Woodland creation | Tagged Defra’s fine words, Forest Services, forests policy for England, future of Forest Services, Independent Panel on Forestry's Final Report, Keepers of Time, Oaken Woods, planting millions of trees!, restoration | 159 Comments

New powers for you to promote woodland

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Kaye Brennan

Welcome to Steve Shaw, our guest blogger, who shares Local Works’ perspective on how a new Act can help you help the woods and trees you care about: “The UK is one the least wooded countries in Europe. With the … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaigning, Climate Change, Community groups, Inspiration, Local Government | Tagged accessible native woods, ash dieback, bottom-up” process, closing a loophole, enhancing social wellbeing, environmentally sustainable communities, flood alleviation, independent panel, kill trees, landscape enhancement, local councillors, radical new law, reliance on fossil fuels, soil stabilisation, Sustinable Communities Act | 7 Comments

Category Archives: Inspiration

A rare review – ‘Woodsman’ by Ben Law

Ancient Suffolk Oaks

Earth Day – Sing for the Trees

Two in three Scots prefer pines

Engaging schools in the wonder of woods and trees: the pupil’s persective

People Power CAN help our woodlands

“Tree Hunter meets the Tree Minister”

The future of England’s forests – a new chapter

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