Supporting the Coppice Industry

For those who missed British charcoal’s star performance on Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast (Channel 4, 18th Jan) here is a screen grab video of the action! The 2 chef’s are passionate about the role of sustainably sourced charcoal…

Defra have announced a consultation on proposals to ‘help households change to cleaner fuels for domestic burning of wood and solid fuels’. Iain Loasby (of Rivenwood Coppice) has kindly read the consultation document and summarised that the four key points…

A consultation seeking views on the government’s proposals for future agricultural policy in England is currently underway. The Future of Food, Farming and the Environment is vitally important in determining what happens when we leave the EU and urgently needs…

This year National Beanpole week will take place from 7th to 15th April. As usual www.beanpoles.org.uk is where you can find the latest information on events in your area and www.coppice-products.co.uk is the place to go to find a local supplier. You…

Walter Lloyd 1924 – 2018 Many folk will remember with respect and affection Walter Lloyd who has died aged 93. He was President of the Coppice Association North West but his influence and impact was far reaching. He was very…

Over 80 coppice people gathered at the lovely Ruskin Mill College in Gloucestershire for the fith annual gathering and AGM. Expertly organised by the Avon and South Gloucestershire Coppice Group it all went very smoothly inspite of threatening weather, courtesy…

By Toni Brannon (Hampshire)…. Les and I decided to spend a few extra days in the Lake District as well as attending the NCFed AGM/Gathering . We stayed in an apartment in a converted coach house in Ambleside a town…