Case Studies
Our forestry and woodland management case studies showcase good practice, sharing knowledge and practical experience.
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Building with Timber in Small Woodlands
The Oxfordshire Woodland Group adopted a pro-active approach to supporting small woodland owners by encouraging them to manage and work their woodlands.
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Growing Houses: Douglas Fir in Somerset
In 1988 Theed Forestry Estates converted two fields of unproductive pasture to Douglas Fir with the primary objective of growing timber for local houses. Thirty years later, the plantings so impressed judges in the RFS Excellence in Forestry Silviculture Awards 2018, the estate was awarded a Certificate of Merit.
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Alvecote Wood – Our story
Winning the Gold Best of England Award and the regional Small Woodlands Excellence in Forestry Award in 2014, Sarah Walters describes how forestry novices went about turning a neglected site into award-winning conservation woodland.
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Happy cattle, shelter belts and a burgeoning sawmill business
One farm's experience of the benefits of agroforestry for beef cattle in Wales.
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Millmoor Wood: Ensuring a Future
This award winning woodland achieved a harmonious balance of species for the benefit of the whole woodland community including the fungi
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Hoveton House Plantation ‘Sheet Mulcher’
Hoveton House Estate in Norfolk won the 2017 RFS Excellence in Silviculture Gold Award for the establishment of 12-year-old Stable Field Wood, a 2.9-hectare site with rather remarkable growth rates.
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Full Cycle 2016
This project works with disadvantaged young people from nearby towns a chance to connect with local woodlands, meet other people, and develop new skills and personal confidence through an annual programme of management and restoration of ancient coppice woods.
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RFS EIF Sawrey Ground Plantation 2016
Sawrey Ground Plantation is a small (20ha), ex-Forestry Commission (FC) woodland that has been under management by the current owners since 2010.
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Resilient Woods Fast Plant Model in Nottinghamshire
The overarching management aim is to achieve the maximum sustainable level of timber production consistent with environmental and social objectives whilst developing more economically, ecologically and socially resilient forests.
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Pencoed and Ferryside Primary Schools 2015
EiF Schools Award 2015. The judges highlight the best of this year’s record entry.
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Whittingham Baden Powell Scouts 2016
The Highly Commended Excellence in Forestry went to this scout group who link activities with conservation issues.
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Churwell Environmental Volunteers 2016
This dedicated team of volunteers has been remarkable; they have transformed not only the physical characteristics of the woodland but also the relationship between the community and its common land.
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