A few weeks ago I had a wonderful but somewhat soggy day at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education centre run by @BBOWT taking part in a hurdle making course.

It was a great day and I'd recommend giving it a go.
#BBOWT #hurdlemaking #willow #weaving #sustainable

I am a great enthusiast for the art and practice of coppicing. This little video shows the late Ernest Steel splitting Hazel rods for hurdle making. Anyone who has ever tried this will appreciate the sheer poetry of Ern's skill and style. #coppice #coppicing #cleaving #splitting #hurdlemaking