Summary:
As a hobby, charcoal making isn’t a bad one to have, writes Andy Kearsey. It’s outside in the fresh air, requires physical activity and I get to set things on fire!
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Why charcoal?
I’ve been involved with making charcoal since 2011 when I volunteered with the National Trust at Cliveden, who were working towards making charcoal from wood left over from felling operations on the estate.