This book takes the reader on a very practical learning journey about the safe use of tools and the safe harvesting of wood to the subsequent uses for roots bark and timber. A step by step account with colour photographs this book is suitable for a student of woodcraft, the naturalist, and the practitioner of bushcraft skills. If you have ever wanted to make your own bow and arrow, make fire using just friction, explore the properties of bark, makes inks and dyes or discover a wealth of other relevant and traditional uses for wood then this book will not disappoint you.John Rhyder has taught these skills for over 20 years and delivers the information in a no nonsense and easy to follow guide. John is founder and head instructor at Woodcraft School, is a specialist in wildlife tracking, natural history, ethnobotany and bushcraft. He has an impressive pedigree in all aspects of outdoor life having worked in conservation management, traditional woodland skills and management practices. He began instructing in these skills in 1994 and has made a fill time career since then. One of the most experienced practitioners in the UK, he has been featured on television, national and local newspapers and many radio programmes.