We are definitely up for this. A COP Coppice may well be able to demonstrate the most carbon efficient form of woodland management, as root systems and myceliums are promoted by coppice management in ways no other woodland management system is likely to achieve.

@lovesmallwoods John Taylor @Wood_n_Water NCFed Steve Scott @KeithJonesFC Say it with Wood Scottish Woodlands Woodland Heritage Sylva Foundation Good demonstration of the value of woodland management - Coppice stools certainly regrow quickly - Arguably the main carbon benefit comes from substituting carbon intensive products with renewable forest products

@lovesmallwoods John Taylor Andrew Heald NCFed Steve Scott @KeithJonesFC Say it with Wood Scottish Woodlands Woodland Heritage Sylva Foundation How trees capture (and release) carbon, directly or indirectly, is a complex story. I think coppice management is likely to increase C sequestration compared to other or no management, similarly to how grasslands sequestrate more C when mob-grazed

@lovesmallwoods John Taylor Andrew Heald NCFed Steve Scott @KeithJonesFC Say it with Wood Scottish Woodlands Woodland Heritage Sylva Foundation I’m writing a short review on the role trees can play in the C cycle, how they capture and release GHGs and how management can effect this. Should be out in the spring edition of the @lovesmallwoods magazine

“#Trees offer us the solution to nearly every problem facing humanity today, from halting global temperature rise to defending against drug-resistant bacteria. The tapestry of life, worldwide depends on trees.” buff.ly/2pcagvF

It was lovely to visit Rougham Estate during the week. There’s been a lot happening! Proper woodland management... the rain has made things slightly tricky. #woodland #tree #Sustainability #copice

The general public planting trees in their gardens will not lead to net zero. Let’s stop that myth right now. Commercial large scale planting is required and this will cost money and will require infrastructure. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

NCFed good gay today representing Ncfed and Sussex & Surrey coppice group at #palmstead plant day promoting the coppice industry

It’s great to be cutting another coupe and having time to make spiling rods, faggots and spar gads as I go. No mess to tidy up later.

Coppicing is a godsend for birds and plants mol.im/a/7887671 via Mail Online

Hello sunshine. Gradually getting corners of the new studio looking presentable & the sun has joined me.I’ll be open all weekend for visitors,12-5,please pop in if you’re nearby. Products shown: Flowers 13” oak spelk shopper L’al Yak basket bag in black & tan 16” oak spelk.

Same driver, brand new lorry. Another load of faggots and rods leaving the wood this morning.

The work hasn’t changed much over the years but I love looking through ‘Woodland Crafts in Britain’ by H.L.Edlin so I can appreciate modern machinery.

IMPORTANT NEWS: PLEASE RT Defra UK has confirmed that "those involved in the supply chain of wood for key goods (including, but not limited to pallets, heating, packaging, tissue paper, timber harvesting, sawmills) should be considered key workers." confor.org.uk/covid-19/topic…

The #selfemployed help will take time to come through. Please ensure you make payments to small and self-employed contractors. Ask the big guys for payment holidays, they should survive. Your small #contractors, on whom you will continue to depend in future, may not.

Something for Coppice workers, new and old, to look into @lovesmallwoods Robert Penn Heritage Crafts Worcs Wildlife Trust @WoodlandTrust

We are keen to know how small woodland businesses, sole operators and self employed have benefited from the Covid support schemes. Please make your views known and take part in the poll.

NCFed We are now a members of the National Coppice Federation bringing an old coppice area used during industrial times in Aberdare back to working life for #biodiversity and fuel for our #SustainableWelshWoodlandCharcoal company #TreeCharterGroup #Cooperative PyC Community Fund

It is grey squirrel bark stripping season. Fresh bark stripped from young willow this week. What damage have you spotted? Case studies counting the cost of squirrel damage in a small woodland ow.ly/Zcvz50A7OH1 and in oak plantation ow.ly/RpkD50A7OGZ

Smoke from the charcoal kiln drifting through ash in the community woodland - a form of quiet beauty.