The Swamp Field. This area floods, hence it's name. We decided to work with nature and over the past three years we have planted: Alder, Downy birch, Rowan, Willows of all colours, and Black Poplar. The sycanores have been allowed to grow again. Pictures are not great, but hopefully gives you an idea if what we've been up to. #treesforlife #makespacefornature #woodlandcreation #woodland #ecofriendlyliving #sustainability #radnorforest #radnorforestwales #smallholdinglife

Here they are! They have started to expand their range and have now discovered there is more to the woodland than their ark and the immediate surroundings. They all have their own personalities; one of the gilts appears to be the boss. #theforestsmallholding #Welshsmallholding #smallholding #smallholders #thegoodlife #growyourown #largeblacks #welshpigs #freerange #slowfoood #woodland

1st June dawned. Today was 'Pig Day'. Five lovely piglets from a local breeder. Large Black Welsh cross. We have 3 boars (boys) and 3 gilts (Girls). They appeared quite happy in the trailer and did not want to get out. #piglets #weaners #pigs #largeblackpigs #Welshpigs #strawbed #woodland #smallholding #smallholders #welshsmallholder