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English willow log being processed into clefts

Our Process

From Tree to Cleft

A transparent, specialist process ensuring quality at every stage.

Assessing English willow on UK landowner site

01

Sourcing

Working directly with UK landowners.

We work directly with UK landowners to identify suitable cricket bat willow, selecting trees based on quality, maturity and grain potential.

02

Harvesting

Felled with care, handled with precision.

Trees are felled and handled carefully to preserve integrity and maximise usable material.

Felled English willow being prepared for transport
English willow logs cut into clefts

03

Processing

Cut, prepared and dried.

Logs are cut into clefts and prepared for drying and grading, following established best practices.

04

Grading

Assessed for grain, weight, performance.

Each cleft is assessed for grain, weight and performance characteristics.

Close inspection of English willow cleft grain
Export-ready English willow shipment

05

Distribution

Delivered, globally.

We supply bat-makers globally, ensuring reliable delivery and consistent product quality.

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Be part of the process.