Woodlander: A Guide to Sustainable Woodland Management

Woodlander is a comprehensive guide to managing a small woodland, written by woodsman Ben Law and his unique home in Prickly Nut Wood. It incorporates nearly 30 years of knowledge and experience and offers a holistic approach to woodland management, considering the wildlife, natural cycles, products, and communities. The book includes detailed sections on different types of woodlands, practical maintenance, planning, wildlife promotion, timber harvesting, and more, with personal insights from Ben's life at Prickly Nut Wood.

Format: Hardback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 07 November 2021
Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd

Woodlander is a comprehensive and invaluable guide to managing small woodlands, drawing upon nearly 30 years of expertise and experience from woodsman Ben Law and his unique residence in Prickly Nut Wood. This remarkable book offers a wealth of knowledge and practical insights, providing a holistic approach to woodland management that encompasses the entirety of the natural environment. Ben's inspiring forest-dwelling lifestyle has enabled him to compile a comprehensive package of detailed information and practical examples, lending an authentic voice to this captivating publication. Every page is infused with a deep reverence for traditional practices while also embracing innovative ideas, methods, and creative thinking. This holistic approach to woodland management considers the diverse wildlife it supports, the natural cycles of growth and life, the valuable products it yields, and the communities that inhabit and surround it. It emphasizes the delicate balance of all these elements to create a healthy, biodiverse, and resilient ecosystem.

Detailed sections in Woodlander cover various types of woodlands, their rich history, how to assess your woodland, practical maintenance, future planning, wildlife and biodiversity promotion, timber harvesting, extraction, necessary tools, crafts, social forestry, and an extensive resources section. Throughout the book, personal anecdotes, observations, and insights from Ben's life at Prickly Nut Wood are interspersed, adding depth and richness to the narrative.

Ben Law, a multifaceted individual known as a woodsman, craftsman, eco-builder, teacher, and writer, resides and works in Prickly Nut Wood, located in West Sussex, UK. His remarkable woodland home was featured on the popular TV series Grand Designs in the UK and was voted by viewers as the most beloved episode ever. Ben conducts courses on sustainable woodland management and permaculture, and he also runs a specialized school dedicated to these subjects.

Weight: 1040g
Dimension: 223 x 266 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784945572