Elm, although rare, is still available for woodworking. In this video Tom explains the sourcing process for our Elm logs and timber
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Wood Knowledge: Introduction to Elm Trees & Timber
Our native Elm is a rare tree and richly prized wood. Here's our MD Tom Compton, a forester with an explanation for why that is... Whilst Elm is rare it is still found in pockets across the UK. When the growing trees are no longer healthy and viable we are given the opportunity to take the felled trees and convert them into boules, dry them and produce the best possible Elm wood for use in furniture making.
Fresh Produce
For once I saw it, out of the corner of my eye. The red flash of Brian Harman’s round timber lorry as it lunged past... read more
The story of the Boules
Our sticking team is busy in the yard putting together some gorgeous fresh sawn T&T boules, all sourced from sustainable managed British woodlands. We’ve... read more
Heal’s unplugged & the talented Mr Cox
Friday is probably my favourite day of the week. I try to celebrate it inhouse with cake of some description, but last Friday cake was... read more
It’s Grown in Britain Week!
What does that mean to you and me? It means Grown in Britain has officially landed and is here to stay. Full stop. It means... read more
Ask not what Grown in Britain can do for you…
but what you can do for Grown in Britain 26 July 2013 – Sarah Farmer, English Woodlands Timber Ltd Grown in Britain came to... read more
All in a lather
It’s our Riven Laths I’m all in a lather about. I need to know more about their use. I need to know how a lime plasterer works.... read more
Big Boys Toys
If you go down to the woods today…. you won’t find a teddy bear’s picnic ! But you will find Yogi (a bit of a... read more
Abominable Snow Men
You've seen the footprints in the snow... you've heard the howl in the halflight... for those of you who have wondered if David and Paul, our Foresters, were real, these visions in amongst the Rhodododendron are they!