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Woodland Craft Hardcover – Illustrated, 1 October 2015

by BEN LAW (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 296 ratings
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Accompany woodsman Ben Law as he celebrates the amazing diversity of craft products made from materials sourced directly from the woods. Including brooms, rakes, pegs, spoons, chairs, baskets, fencing, yurts and even a caravan, the items are hewn from freshly cut green wood, shaped by hand and infused with a simple, rustic beauty. Detailed instructions and advice are given for each craft, along with essential knowledge about tools and devices. With fascinating information on the history, language and traditions of the crafts, coppice management and tree species, this book teaches about all aspects of the low-impact woodland way of life. . Includes crafts for the farm, garden, wood fuel, building and domestic use. . Handy directory of tree species to use for identification and an overview of their characteristics and uses. . Directory of tools and devices, old and new. . Caters for all levels of ability: from simple woven panels to making a yurt. . The book is very relevant to the current resurgence of interest in all aspects of woodland life. . Will appeal to people with an interest in traditional crafts, woodland management, sustainability, permaculture and the countryside. . Includes charming line drawings and woodblock-style illustrations. . Foreword by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall AUTHOR: Ben Law, woodsman, craftsman, eco-builder, teacher and writer, lives and works in Prickly Nut Wood in West Sussex, UK. The building of his unique woodland home was featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs in the UK and was voted by viewers as the most popular episode ever. In addition to the coppicing of his own woodland, he runs courses on sustainable woodland management and permaculture, runs a specialist eco-building company and trains apprentices. Ben Law is the author of several books, including The Woodland House (Permanent Publications, 2005), The Woodland Year (Permanent Publications, 2008), and Woodsman: Living in a Wood in the 21st Century (HarperCollins, 2013). www.ben-law.co.uk
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  1. ISBN-10
    9781861089366
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1861089366
  3. Edition
    Illustrated
  4. Publisher
    GMC Publications
  5. Publication date
    1 October 2015
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    22.35 x 2.79 x 25.91 cm
  8. Print length
    216 pages
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"Woodland Craft is an unabashed celebration by woodcrafting expert Ben Law of the splendor of wood. Informed, informative, exceptionally well-written, organized, and presented, Woodland Craft is a complete workshop course."

-- "Midwest Book Review"

About the Author

Ben Law, woodsman, craftsman, eco-builder, teacher and writer, lives and works in Prickly Nut Wood in West Sussex, UK. The building of his unique woodland home was featured on Grand Designs in the UK and was voted by viewers as the most popular episode ever. Ben runs courses on sustainable woodland management and permaculture, runs a specialist eco-building company and trains apprentices. Ben Law is the author of several books, including The Woodland House (Permanent Publications, 2005). The Woodland Year (Permanent Publications, 2008), and Woodsman: Living in a Wood in the 21st Century and Woodland Craft (GMC Publications, 2015). www.ben-law.co.uk.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1861089368
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ GMC Publications; Illustrated edition (1 October 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 216 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781861089366
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1861089366
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 22.35 x 2.79 x 25.91 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 296 ratings

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Ben Law has always had a passion for healthy, biodiverse farms and woodlands. He previously worked on a smallholding; growing fruit and vegetables and looking after livestock. Having gained an Advanced National Certificate in Agriculture, Ben became a shepherd and set up a conservation landscaping business, specialising in ponds and wild flower meadows. Woodlands were a natural progression and, after seeking out a few experienced coppice workers, he began work in the woods and in associated coppice crafts.

Ben endured a 10 year struggle to obtain planning permission to build a house in his own woods, made mainly out of materials from the woodland itself.

Ben’s appearance on Channel 4′s Grand Designs is the most watched in the series’ history, is the host’s and public’s favourite episode and was one of the 25 programmes chosen to represent Channel 4′s 25th anniversary. The show, and his Grand Design’s Revisited episode, are repeated constantly in the UK and worldwide. Ben has also appeared on the BBC’s Countryfile and The Green Team. In America, Ben has featured on The World’s Greenest Homes, The World’s Most Extreme Homes (HGTV) and Nightline (ABC), and various shows worldwide including Japan’s El Mundo (the equivalent of their One Show).

Ben visited the Amazon in the late 1980s looking for positive solutions to deforestation and on his return set up and directed the charity, The Forest Management Foundation, working primarily with community forestry in Papua New Guinea. He has also worked for Oxfam as a permaculture consultant.

Ben was a founding member of the Forest Stewardship Council and has lived and worked at Prickly Nut Woods in West Sussex, UK, since 1991; training apprentices and running courses on sustainable woodland management, eco-building and permaculture design. He runs a specialist eco-building company, The Roundwood Timber Framing Company Limited.

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely!
    Reviewed in Canada on 4 December 2023
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    a great book, delievered in beautiful condition. I made the besom broom for halloween with weeping birch branches that I foraged. <3
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  • Mark
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Japan on 4 February 2021
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    Great book, very detailed, lots of information
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  • isabelduendecita
    5.0 out of 5 stars Vida en el campo.
    Reviewed in Spain on 22 November 2018
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    Libro interesante si quieres introducirte un poco más profundamente en la importancia de la madera y su dominio para la vida en el campo.
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  • Trish
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in the United States on 5 January 2020
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    My husband was happy to receive this book as a gift
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  • Sarah Toombs
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great, well rounded book- perfect for a gift
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 February 2021
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    I bought this for my boyfriend and he was chuffed to bits with it. He's really interesting in woodworking, diy and gardening so it was a perfect addition to his book collection. Its a good size, nice dust cover and is packed with interesting information. I personally love the art style which really compliments the book. It's not like anything else I've seen on Amazon. 5 Stars!
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