Monday, 3 October 2016

Axewoods cooperative > managing woodlands for woodfuel

There are several projects around taking advantage of the abundance of wood as fuel which these parts can supply - if managed sustainably:
Futures Forum: Devon Hedge Group >>> in Sidmouth Fri 27th November

One group which set itself up five years ago is the Axewood cooperative:

Woodland Co-operation - restoring woodlands and providing volunteers with cheap woodfuel

John Bell

Sunday, 11th December 2011

John Bell describes how a East Devon co-operative links people who want to work in woodlands with derelict woods. As more people install woodburning stoves, this innovative idea ensures that woodlands are properly worked for future generations and guarantees a source woodfuel at a fraction of the open market price for the volunteers. Now that's a beneficial relationship!