Nine Steps to carve a wooden spoon in the woodlands with Craftsman David Alty. For more info please contact [email protected] A CAN FILM https://www.facebook.com/filminthecan commissioned by Woodlands TV www.woodlands.co.uk

An enthusiastic team of Welsh chainsaw and axe-handlers demonstrates skill, strength and speed at Westonbirt`s `Treefest`. They explain the different methods of chopping wood, show the speed of a modified chainsaw engine against a more common version and impress the crowds with their axe-wielding knowledge and expertise. www.welshaxemen.co.uk www.woodlands.co.uk/tv www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt www.adliberate.co.uk

Beekeeper at Wiston House gardens, Alec Harden noticed several queen bee cells growing within one beehive and made the decision to artificially swarm the colony. Alec visits the recently split colony to monitor the bees and explains how and why to swarm. Part 3 of 5 in our Beekeeping series. www.wistonhouse.co.uk www.woodlands.co.uk/tv www.adliberate.co.uk

Here at `Treefest` at the Forestry Commission`s Westonbirt Arboretum, Andy Howard shares his extensive knowledge of traditional varieties of apple and his passion to help the conservation of the UK`s fruit heritage. Some apples are old favourites; others are unusual, even endangered varieties - all are tasty! Andy talks enthusiastically about the history of the apple; the different classifications of apple and where and how to plant a range of fruit trees in and around woodlands. www.heritagefruittrees.co.uk www.woodlands.co.uk/tv www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt www.adliberate.co.uk

Beekeeper Alec Harden gives an insight into the lives and behaviour of his bees at Wiston House, East Sussex. Alec explains the importance of honey bee pollination to the survival of trees and plants and identifies the dangers to bee colonies brought by modern life. Part 2 of 5 in our Beekeeping series. www.wistonhouse.co.uk www.woodlands.co.uk/tv www.adliberate.co.uk

Tim Potts talks here at the Forestry Commission`s summer `Treefest` at Westonbirt Arboretum about his work specialising in the design and construction of timber-framed buildings. Tim outlines the various choices of timber for different construction purposes, touches on some of the building processes and highlights the advantages of using oak. He also speaks of the importance of the Carpenters` Fellowship training and qualifications in oak frame construction. www.oakframecarpentry.co.uk www.woodlands.co.uk/tv www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt www.adliberate.co.uk

Lauretta Sutherland from Haybrow Campsite in Scarborough, has set up a campsite in her woodland to help sustain the cost of maintaining it, and explains what is involved... For more infor please visit www.haybrowcampsite.co.uk A Claudia Nye Filmsforweb - www.facebook.com/filmsforweb commissioned by Woodlands TV www.woodlands.co.uk/tv

Here at the Forestry Commission`s `Treefest`, Ruth Goodfellow shows us her skills in making durable shingles for roofs using wood from the coppice restoration project at Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire. Ruth makes these individual shingles entirely by hand from cleft oak or sweet chestnut. She shares her passion for her work, showing us the specific tools she uses as well as talking about her varied training and experience in working with wood. www.ruthgoodfellow.co.uk www.woodlands.co.uk/tv www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt www.adliberate.co.uk

With his many years` experience of working as an aboriculturalist for Brighton & Hove City Council, Rob Greenland talks authoritatively about the importance of safeguarding the National Elm Collection in Brighton and shares his expertise in elm tree disease management. www.brightonelmtrees.com www.woodlands.co.uk/tv www.adliberate.co.uk