Following on from his first video for Woodlands TV, "How to Draw Trees" Italian artist, Michele Tranquillini demonstrates a simple and fun way to make an illustrated map of your own woodland. Using a step-by-step approach he explains how to convey the personal story of your wood. He gives suggestions on what to include and gives tips on how to create an attractive finished map.

"What actually is a lichen?" In this film, we learn about the structure and function of lichen, as well as the three main growth forms and how to identify different lichen forms. Lichenologist Joe Hope invites us to have a closer look at the fascinating lichen ecosystem especially the relationship between lichen and algae. He clearly explains some key terms that will help you understand more about the lichens in your local woodland. A film for woodlands.co.uk by Jemma Cholawo

A class from Little Hadham forest school explain their favourite words from the illustrated book Lost Words by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris. The Book Lost Words reintroduces words describing the natural world into our vocabulary, words that for some had got lost, and matches them with beautiful illustrations to bring them to life. A film for woodlands.co.uk by Rose Dunster

In this video Annette Stickler talks us through a few of her favourite craft knives, and how to use them safely. This film was made for WoodlandsTV in association with Dulwich Studios. You can watch more WoodlandsTV films here: http://youtube.com/WoodlandsTV