We are based in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England
 
For centuries man has made use of hazel
Fences known as 'hurdles' were traditionally made from hazel as were the frames of shelters known as 'barricades'. Thatchers use hazel rods (spars) for securing their thatch and broom-makers used the wood for their broom handles.
Hazel - the celtic tree of wisdom
Hazel was also used for water divining and was revered by celts, druids and norsemen as the 'tree of wisdom'. According to ancient lore, nine magic hazel trees grow around the sacred pool of the otherworld. When there nuts fall into the water they are eaten by the salmon of knowledge and so provide poetic inspiration.
Coppicing and ecological sustainability
In the proccess known as coppicing, hazel trees are cut down to the base. This promotes extremely rapid new growth and increases the overall life of the tree. Not only does this provide a renewable source of wood, but coppiced woodlands support a large range of mammals, insects, birds, flowers and plants.
Stimulating demand for natural wood products is one of the most effective ways you can promote environmentally sustainable development.