Slasher Magazine Summary: Publication No. 264 - October/November 1970
The digitisation of the Slasher was undertaken by, and images courtesy of, the Forest Research Knowledge and Information Management staff based at both the Northern Research Station in Roslin, Scotland and Alice Holt in Surrey, where the original copies are currently located.
The content summary below was very kindly compiled by Diane Birkett, Bedfordshire. See PDF attachment link below the text to view the full document. A total of over 400 issues were produced between 1948 and the final issue in 2010.
Minister's Visit to the New Forest
The Rt. Hon. James Prior, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food made an official visit to the New Forest.
New Forest Study
Details are given of the New Forest Study, published on 25th November under the title "Conservation in the New Forest".
BBC Broadcast
A report on the BBC 24 Hours Programme which was broadcast on 19th November 1970.
Two further Countryside 1970 Awards for the Commission were announced in The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme, namely the North East England and North West England Conservancies.
Forest Nursery in Canada
Conservator E (S), Mr E.G. Richards forwarded a detailed report by Mr Alexander Rose, who resides near Perth, on his visit to the G. Howard Ferguson Forest Station in Eastern Ontario, Canada.
Forest Recipe Book
Mrs Jean Stewart, with the help of Commission wives throughout Britain, has compiled the Forest Recipe Book. 3,000 copies have been printed and the book will be reprinted with the new title Forest Fare.
Real Simulated Wood
The General Electric Company in the United States announced a new process for creating simulated wood with the look, sound and feel of furniture hardwood.
Change of Control
The functions of the Forest Products Research Laboratory and the administration of TRADA's grant are to be transferred to the Ministry of Environment.
Warfarin-Resistant Rats
A report on rats resistant to Warfarin rat poison.
Another New Bat for Britain
A Pipistrelle nathusii bat has been discovered in the loft of the Nature Conservancy's Furzebrook Research Station in Dorset.
Metal Detectors
Advice on buying a metal detector.
Exercise
Some controversial words of wisdom on exercise.
Road Surfaces
A new unobtrusive hard surface for roads, caravan pitches and car parks.
Using Workshops for the Handicapped
Details of workshops for the handicapped.
Softwood Supplies
Notification of a symposium on the future of softwood supplies in the U.K.
Home Required for Two Dogs
A good country home is required for two dogs whose owner is re-locating overseas.
Commission Flags on Annapurna
Forestry Commission Tatter Flags were erected on the ascent up to the snowline of Annapurna by a joint British and Nepalese military team. Mrs Mary Marshall of Kielder village made the flags.
BBC Broadcasts
BBC 1 made a 20-minute film entitled Wood, which is to be shown to schools in the Science All Around series. The You and Yours series on BBC Radio 4 will broadcast a programme on Christmas Trees.
Rifle Shooting Competition
Head Ranger Richard Prior organised a rifle shooting competition in the South West England Conservancy for the rangers, with target distances of 30, 80 and 125 yards.
Jock Coburn of Poorstock and Aubrey Neale of the Dean drew for first place. Jock Coburn won the shoot out. The cup was provided by Jim King.
Children Visit Eggesford Forest
Nearly fifty primary school children enjoyed a day in Eggesford Forest, Devon. The visit was followed by a letter of thanks from every child.
Prince of Wales Countryside Award Scheme
The Welsh Conservancy had a number of entries in the Prince of Wales Countryside Award Scheme. The Commission gained three awards. Mr J.W.L. Zehetmayr served on the panel of judges for South East Wales.
New Appointment
Mr Hamish Maxwell has been invited to become Chairman of the advisory committee for the Inverness Centre for Training and Education in the Forest Industry.
Retirements
Mr N.F. Clarke has retired as Foreman Mechanic, Dalby Workshops.
Mr Geoffrey Forrest is to retire as Conservancy Land Agent for SW (E). He previously retired in 1969 as Senior Officer for Scotland.
Mr W.D. Haldane has retired as District Forest Officer, North Larne.
Obituary
Mr Peter McIntyre, District Forest Officer (East Scotland) died on 24th September 1970.
Presentations
Mr N.F. Clarke, Foreman Mechanic, Dalby Workshops, retirement presentation and dinner.
Mr W.D. Haldane, District Forest Officer, North Larne, retirement presentation at the Lynn of Lorne Hotel, Berderloch.