One of the aims of the Woodland Heritage is to promote the good use of British Timber and "CHAIRS 2004" will highlight this aspect at their International Chairmakers Symposium.
How I am growing oak in Round Wood on the Froyle Estate near Alton in Hampshire on a 70 to 75 year rotation in order to produce 3 to 4 metre veneer quality butts.
This was the theme for the exhibition at the Great Yorkshire Show in July 2003. The aim being to present as many items made from timber grown in British and European managed forests.
The four provenances of oaks donated by Woodland Heritage and planted two years ago are now starting to show their likes and dislikes of the conditions in this new wood in Hampshire.
