The Sussex and Surrey Coppice Group is a members led networking organisation covering everything from planting and managing woodland, to the production and installation of end products. We operate in conjunction with the National Federation of Coppice Workers and have been a recognised professional industry body since 1997.
The Sussex and Surrey Coppice Group welcome new members from many disciplines such as Coppice workers, Woodland owners/workers, traditional craft makers, Greenwood workers, blacksmiths who feel they fit and many more, it is always worth getting in contact and finding out, even if you are just interested in what we do or would like to spend some time working alongside our members. Use the CONTACT page if you are interested.
Recently we have gained a new chairman, Clive is very passionate about promoting the benefits of coppicing and the environment. He has written a short introduction which you can find here : Welcome
Remember we have a Facebook page where you can keep up to date with the wider coppicing community
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Recent News
An endangered craft; Bessom broom making workshop
One of the Group’s objectives is to ensure coppice and woodland based skills and knowledge is passed on from generation to generation. Last Saturday, 31st August 2024, Group members where fortunate enough to take part in a skills sharing workshop of Bessom Broom making at the Group’s headquarters in Sussex, led by Chris Letchford. Bessom Broom making is on the […]
A Welcome From Our New Chairman
Successful Day at the Heathfield Show!
The Heathfield Show, 25th May 2024
This year saw the SSCG at the Heathfield Show, and a great show it was. This was a one day event attended by 5 of our members (Bob, Phil, Jon, Ken and Joyce) and due to the good footfall we had many visitors to the group display with lots of interest in Coppicing and the […]
Eight-toothed spruce bark beetle
Products & Services
Do you need some Hazel sticks or help with some hedge laying? To find out more about the products & services our members can offer:
A Welcome Letter From Our New Chairman
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Letter From Our New Chairman – Sussex & Surrey Coppice Group (sscoppicegroup.co.uk)