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Greenwood Futures All aspects of sustainable development, eco-building,timber framing, hedge laying, Yurt and Yurt canvas making, Basket making and willow coffin making. Background in natural resource management, nature conservation,planning sustainable settlements. Jessamine Cottage, Bagber Common, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 2HB 01258 471587 Visit Website
Simon Watson Coppice Craftsman Traditional hurdle maker using locally sourced and environmentally friendly hazel. Specialising in fixed fencing, panels, trellis work and archways. All works undertaken. 07810 715184
Don Taylor - Hurdle Maker Don is one of the few reamining hurdle makers within Dorset. Using locally sourced hazel Don can make garden/farm hurdles to your requirements and dimensions. 07759 392214
Ridley Sawmill English timber merchants and local family sawmill for either trade or public enquiries. Ansty, Salisbury, SP3 5QD 01747 870351
Dorset Coppicing Ltd Traditional broom making has been an industry for centuries and besom brooms were the commonest brooms used for cleaning both the house and yard, and are especially efficient at cleaning leaves off trimmed lawns. The material used for Terry's besoms comes from sustainable sources within Dorset. Sunnycorner High Street, Spetisbury, Blandford, Dorset DT11 9DL 01258 857225
RSPB DHP Conservation Services Undertaking habitat management throughout Dorset on both RSPB Nature Reserves and non RSPB sites. As a result of heathland and woodland conservation management work, we produce both logs and woodchip. If you are interested in either product, contact the Operations Manager. 01929 556651 Send Email
Black Dog Sawmill Diesel powered mobile sawmill that converts any round timber into boards and beams. Jamie Ross a knowledgable Sawyer with years of local experience is available to assist following the retirement of Pol Berguis. 07970 124527
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Dorset Briquettes David Fripp from Dorset Briquettes developed a way of using off cuts from local joiners in Cranborne Chase to make wood waste briquettes for domestic use. To do this he has also developed a 'green generator' that runs on bio diesel. We've tried them and we love them. Local delivery available. 01258 857524
The Dorset Charcoal Company Producing sustainable British charcoal; thereby ensuring the good management of local woodlands by finding a use for lower value wood. Tudor Cottage, Pidney, Hazelbury Bryan, Dorset' DT10 2EB 01258 818176 Visit Website
Dawson Logs Obtaining firewood from various shooting estates, usually either windblown or damaged stock. Domestic users by the half and multiples thereof. Seasoned accordingly and split in any lengths. 8 Station Rd, Semley, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 9AN 07736 814663 or 01747 830993

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