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.
Recent News
Asian hornet identified in Hampshire
Beekeepers and members of the public were asked to remain vigilant after an Asian hornet was spotted in the Gosport area of Hampshire.
The National Bee Unit has confirmed the sighting and monitoring is underway to detect any other Asian […]
Secrets of the Heath returns for 2020
Shared with you from the South Downs website to help the event. Please visit their website HERE
Friday 4 September – Sunday 6 September 2020
A live wildlife cam of baby sand lizards, the grand unveiling of a new arts trail, and interactive sessions with rangers will be among the highlights of a fun action-packed weekend to celebrate the amazing heathlands of […]
Fatal injuries in agriculture, forestry and fishing in Great Britain 2019/20
There is a new report out from the HSE looking at the ‘Fatal injuries in agriculture, forestry and fishing in Great Britain 2019/20. There are info graphics and posters to download if you want to display them in your working area. Please see the HSE site HERE
Or you can download a copy from us HERE
PLEASE STAY SAFE OUT […]
Nesting Birds & The Law
Nesting Birds & The Law
This article is from this summer’s ‘The Teller’ newsletter from the Hampshire Coppice Craftsmen’s group, Peter Etheridge writes:
Being a member of several woodland and/or hedge related Facebook Groups, one of the most common questions that pops up every year is:
“What date do I need to stop coppicing/felling/hedgelaying due to nesting birds?”
Having been an ecological consultant for […]