A woodland walk and tour

After parking near the sawmill, the track leads us into Knowle Wood. 

We will see semi-mature oak, ash, Lawson cypress and sycamore. 

The walk also takes in twenty-year-old cherry, chestnut, larch, oak and red cedar which have been high pruned. 

We will discuss ash dieback, small scale felling and extraction, conversion and use of variety of timbers including the above. Herb Paris and Twayblade can be seen.

Mappercombe has 20 woods, including eight planted since 1981. Our main aim is to produce quality timber for local use.

2007, first thinnings of sweet chestnut

The walk will show some trees growing fairly optimally ie with good crowns and clear stems, possibly putting on an inch dbh per year. We will see some good poplar, ash, oak, sycamore, cherry and sweet chestnut.

Collaborations in West Dorset

This event has been designed to compliment two other events in West Dorset on the 28th June.

The Architectural Association, Hooke Park
John Makepeace Furniture 

You are welcome to attend all three for a wonderful day's inspiration and knowledge sharing. Please note that will require separate bookings for each, you can book using the links above.

Oak at 60-70 years

Please note:

Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
No toilet facilities on site
Dogs on leads OK
Non smoking site
Rough terrain - sturdy shoes required. 

This site is not accessible to wheelchairs. 

If you have any questions about the event, please contact the event organiser using the 'Manage Tickets' button at the top of the page.

Champion lawsons!