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by Lisa Standley 11 September 2025
That time when.... I supplied hazel to the Welsh National Opera
by Lisa Standley 20 May 2025
Don't know what to get dad this year, let me give you some ideas.
A hand holding an ash wood slice with further slices in the background.
by Lisa Standley 7 May 2025
A question I get asked often is can you paint directly onto wood slices, or do you need to prepare them first?
by Lisa Standley 9 April 2025
That time when.... I made bookmarks for the book 'The man who made things out of trees'.
Picture of a smiling work experience student with the work he has created at Cottage Coppicing
by Lisa Standley 11 February 2025
In 2022, Careers Wales approached me to see if I would consider taking on a work experience student. I was reluctant at first. I didn't think I had anything to offer. I don't do a trade. Although I work with wood, I'm not a joiner or carpenter. Although I manage a woodland, I'm not a tree surgeon. There is no pathway from what I do directly into apprenticeships or work.
Beech chopping board with knife and parsley
by Lisa Standley 13 November 2024
The Do's and Don'ts for looking after your wooden chopping board
Hazel stool
by Cottage Coppicing 24 September 2023
What is coppicing and how is it beneficial to British woodlands and our wildlife.
Hand holding a wood slice painted with a goldfinch
by Lisa Standley 1 June 2023
Introducing the work of wildlife artist Hayley Warburton
Santa with his feet up at the beach
by Cottage Coppicing 24 April 2023
What is Christmas in July?
A group of wildflowers
by Lisa Standley 22 March 2023
7 easy and budget-friendly tips to make your garden more wildlife friendly this spring
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