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2023 Gathering Discussions
Every Gathering includes discussion groups on a selection of important themes and this year’s was no exception. In the past, reporting back has been a bit hit and miss so we thought notes made by each group should be published here. Do take a look, there are...
The Passing of a Legend
Ernest William Steel 25th Nov 1936 - 19th Jan 2023 Well, what can I say? “The passing of a legend” was uttered by several people on the news of ‘Ern the Hurdle’s’ passing, and I think that is a very good summary. He did not like fuss or excess, so part of me thinks -...
Imported Charcoal Remains Unregulated in Britain
Charcoal is one of Europe’s top five drivers of global deforestation. This is according to analysis by the Earthworm Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation focussed on supply chain issues. Despite this shocking discovery, charcoal is still not considered by the...
Cleft Stick
The newsletter of the National Coppice Federation, for coppice workers and enthusiasts alike, is produced twice a year and aims to round up all the latest news and views from the world of coppicing and deliver them straight to your inbox!
Cleft Stick – Autumn / Winter 2023-24
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Previous Editions
Read or download previous editions of The Cleft Stick by clicking on the links below.
| Spring / Summer 2023 | View as a pdf | |
| Winter 2022 | View as a pdf | |
| Spring 2022 | View as a pdf | |
| Winter 2021 | View as a pdf | |
| Spring 2021 | View as a pdf | |
| Autumn 2020 | Read online | View as a pdf |
| Spring 2020 | Read online | View as a pdf |
| Autumn 2019 | Read online | View as a pdf |
| Spring 2019 | Read online | View as a pdf |