In an ancient English rainforest, John creates charcoal and cultivates growth
Living and working in the woodlands of the Teign valley in Devon,
England, the regenerative forester John Williamson has cultivated a deep
connection to and unique understanding of this rare patch of English
rainforest. This includes knowing that a healthy ecosystem means an eclectic
variety of landscapes rather than perfect tree cover; that no parcel of land in
Great Britain has gone untouched by humans; and that, while storms can mean
devastation for people, for woodlands they’re simply another phase in an
ancient cycle. In this short documentary, Williamson explains how, through
viewing these woodlands in terms of the deep past, present and future, he’s
developed a sustainable method of extracting wood and creating charcoal that
actually encourages biodiversity.
Director: Hugh Hartford
Producer: Anson Hartford
Executive producer: Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee
Website: Banyak Films
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