A group of eleven Irish foresters, woodland owners, academics and advisors came to the Welsh borders this autumn in a trip they named the ‘Hardwoods Focus Tour to Wales’.
Hailing from Utah in the US, Justin Davies, most widely known as JustinTheTrees, has brought wood culture to hundreds of millions by sharing his adventures with trees and timber. John Orchard speaks with Justin about the concept of species loneliness, the taste of sassafras ice cream and the intense optimism found in bringing people closer to nature.
Woodland Heritage champions the good use of home-grown timber from sustainable, productive woodlands for the benefit of present and future generations and has been named a 2025 Weston Charity Award winner, collecting a support package valued at over £22,000.
