by Longwood Lampeter | Sep 14, 2026 | Blog
Douglas fir trees stand impressively tall and straight, making them a familiar feature of the British landscape. While many people admire these magnificent trees for their appearance, foresters grow and manage them as a sustainable source of timber. Last week, our...
by Longwood Lampeter | Sep 9, 2026 | Blog
Halloween Fun Returns to Longwood Community Woodland Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon at the Longwood Community Woodland Halloween Event on 31 October from 1pm to 4pm. We invite families, friends and local residents to join us for an afternoon packed with...
by Longwood Lampeter | Aug 18, 2026 | Blog
This summer, we welcomed DASH Ceredigion to Longwood for a vibrant series of hands‑on sessions. Throughout the summer holiday, the woodland was full of creativity and excitement as children took part in our DASH Ceredigion summer activity sessions, all held outside in...
by Longwood Lampeter | Aug 10, 2026 | Blog
Protecting Longwood: Why Tree Damage Threatens Our Wildlife and Biodiversity Longwood Community Woodland is a place people love for its peace, beauty, and wildlife. But recently, we’ve seen increasing damage caused by visitors nailing or cable‑tying trees together to...
by Longwood Lampeter | Aug 4, 2026 | Blog
🌿 Summer at Longwood: Busy Days Around the Visitor’s Centre — and Busy Work Deep in the Woods While we’ve been welcoming families, volunteers and visitors to a full programme of summer sessions taking place around our Visitor’s Centre, the woodland itself has been...
by Longwood Lampeter | Jul 17, 2026 | Blog
Building with Roundwood Douglas Fir: A Strong, Sustainable Choice from Longwood A stunning new extension and balcony built by our friends at Ty Pren is a perfect example of what can be achieved with roundwood Douglas fir construction using timber harvested from...
