The Coppice of Hales Wood

Andy Basham, from Coppice Designs has kindly offered to host our next Sustainable Uttlesford member event at Hales Wood. Located just outside of Saffron Walden, Hales Wood is a National Nature Reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

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Members are invited to join Andy for a guided tour of Hales Wood to see what goes on in a fully-fledged, sustainable and viable traditional coppice woodland, with a special focus on producing biochar from unsaleable brash (blackthorn etc) once forgotten ancient technology has been re-discovered.

Hales Wood is privately owned and there is strictly no public access apart from via scheduled events, so this is a wonderful opportunity for members to have a private tour and find out more about coppicing, coppice crafts and woodsmanship.

Important information for attendees:

There is limited parking for cars, so car share is a must, Sustainable Travel encouraged.

This is a working woodland, ground is uneven and rough so is not suitable for those with mobility issues.

Please be aware there are no toilet facilities on site.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hales Wood, Hales Wood, Saffron Walden, United Kingdom