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Woodlander

By B Law
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Woodlander by B Law weaves a narrative exploring the intricate relationship between nature and humanity. Set against the backdrop of lush forests, it delves into the cultural and artistic significance of woodland environments. The book offers a captivating glimpse into how these landscapes inspire creativity and shape cultural heritage.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a keen interest in the arts and culture, particularly where creativity and the natural world intersect. It's likely to offer a beautifully crafted exploration of art inspired by woodland settings, making it a delightful choice for those who appreciate the aesthetic relationship between human expression and nature.

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Woodlander is a complete and comprehensive guide to managing a small woodland, incorporating nearly 30 years of knowledge and experience from woodsman Ben Law and his unique home in Prickly Nut Wood.

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Woodlander is a complete and comprehensive guide to managing a small woodland, incorporating nearly 30 years of knowledge and experience from woodsman Ben Law and his unique home in Prickly Nut Wood.

Woodlander contains everything you need to know if you are managing, or intend to manage, a small woodland. Ben's inspiring, forest-dwelling life has allowed him to put together a complete package of detailed information and practical examples based on his personal experience, giving this beautiful book an entirely authentic voice.

Every page is infused with a deep respect for the traditions of the past while also embracing new ideas, methods and creative thinking. This is a holistic approach to woodland management, which looks at the entire place - the wildlife it supports, the natural cycles of growth and life, the precious products it creates, and the communities that inhabit and surround it. All the while, understanding and emphasising that it is a balance of all these things that makes a healthy, biodiverse, resilient ecosystem.

Detailed sections cover different types of woodland, the rich history behind them, how to assess what you've got, practical maintenance, planning for the future, promoting wildlife and biodiversity, harvesting and extracting timber, the tools you will need, crafts, social forestry, and an in-depth resources section. Dotted throughout are personal snippets, observations, and insights from Ben's life at Prickly Nut Wood.

AUTHOR: Ben Law, woodsman, craftsman, eco-builder, teacher, and writer, lives and works in Prickly Nut Wood in West Sussex, UK. The building of his unique woodland home was featured on Grand Designs in the UK and was voted by viewers as the most popular episode ever. Ben runs courses on sustainable woodland management and permaculture, runs a specialist eco-building company, and trains apprentices.

Ben Law is the author of several books, including The Woodland House (Permanent Publications, 2005), The Woodland Year (Permanent Publications, 2008), and Woodsman: Living in a Wood in the 21st Century, and Woodland Craft (GMC Publications, 2015). www.ben-law.co.uk.

300 photographs, 100 illustrations

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ISBN: 9781784945572

Publisher: GMC Publications

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: GMC Publications

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 265.0mm

Weight: 1020g

Pages: 184

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About the Author

Ben Law, woodsman, craftsman, eco-builder, teacher and writer, lives and works in Prickly Nut Wood in West Sussex, UK. The building of his unique woodland home was featured on Grand Designs in the UK and was voted by viewers as the most popular episode ever. Ben runs courses on sustainable woodland management and permaculture, runs a specialist eco-building company and trains apprentices. Ben Law is the author of several books, including The Woodland House (Permanent Publications, 2005). The Woodland Year (Permanent Publications, 2008), and Woodsman: Living in a Wood in the 21st Century and Woodland Craft (GMC Publications, 2015). www.ben-law.co.uk.

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