The Dorset

Charcoal Company

Charcoal To Suit All Requirements

The Dorset Charcoal Company produces top quality charcoal and firewood from 100% natural hardwood grown in well-managed local woodlands to suit all requirements and aims to continue to publicise the benefits of doing so. Your help is greatly appreciated
so please continue to Buy British and Burn British!

Carbon Capture

Locking away CO₂ with Charcoal.
Over 12,892Kg captured in 2024!

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Dorset Charcoal on BBC Radio 4 - Jim Bettle

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Biochar vs Perlite and Vermiculite: Sustainable Soil Solutions Explained

How Charcoal Can Improve Your Horse’s Gut Health Naturally.

Carbon Capture: Locking Away CO₂ with Charcoal

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Charcoal Burning Course
04 Oct 2024, 09:00 – 17:00
In the woods near Durweston, Blandford Forum DT11, UK
A one day course of charcoal production tuition with both ring kiln and barrel provided by Jim Bettle. A full day of practical tuition in combination with background information on charcoal business issues and wider charcoal related topics.

For more info visit:

https://www.dorsetcharcoal.co.uk/courses

Finally an article that spells it out!

https://www.readersdigest.co.uk/lifestyle/environment/why-you-should-buy-sustainable-charcoal

Support UK charcoal producers!

To find your local charcoal burner visit:

https://ncfed.org.uk/public/products/charcoal/suppliers/

Empty truck time!
2nd day of deliveries done to Glastonbury Festival traders!
Proud to be official Charcoal wholesaler for another year!
#britishcharcoal #Glastonbury #glastonburyfestival

At first our super model for the day looked a little unimpressed with the brief! But I hope you agree she nailed it!

Really pleased to of teamed up with Trust Pet Products Ltd and Doggy Concepts to hopefully spread the reach of our wonderful product!

https://www.dorsetcharcoal.co.uk/animal-feed-supplement

#charcoalfordogs
#charcoalforpets
#charcoalforanimals
#charcoalhealth
#britishcharcoal
#naturalremedies
#naturalremedy
#naturesanswer

After a cracking course last Friday this Saturday 5th March is our last Charcoal burning course for a while. Still a couple of places available if anyone is interested!

https://www.dorsetcharcoal.co.uk/courses

#britishcharcoal

Not all our charcoal is for cooking on!

#britishcharcoal

For all of those interested in the underwoods I hope you enjoy this read!

For those that would like an update on our attempts to regulate the 100,000 tonnes of charcoal imported into the UK each year please scroll down to page 17!

https://ncfed.org.uk/news/

#coppice #britishcharcoal #coppicecrafts
#coppiceworker #growninbritain

Giving our allotment a helping hand with a mixture of our Gardeners Bochar and some horse manure.

Not only benefiting the soil and next years veggies but capturing carbon too, directly!

Find out more......

https://www.dorsetcharcoal.co.uk/horticultural-charcoal

https://www.dorsetcharcoal.co.uk/post/gardener-s-biochar-featured-on-bbc-gardeners-world

#britishcharcoal #biochar #gardener #gardeners #gardening #gardenersworld

In celebration of this fantastic weather a photo from our works bbq the other day!

#britishcharcoal

And why not!
What a gorgeous day!

#britishcharcoal

Here we go again...the BBQ season is upon us!
Recently sent these great photos by Matt @crossfirecooking which reminded me that the Easter weekend is nearly here...temperatures are warming...and all the horrible charcoal imports are stuck in the Suez Canal!

#dorsetcharcoal #britishcharcoal #suezcanal #bbqlife #bbq #bbqlovers #fabulousfarmshops

'If you go down to the woods today......"

So as another summer BBQ season draws to a close.....what does a crack team of charcoal burners do to celebrate?
Go fishing of course!

A relentless and challenging 6 months of production achieved by an awesome work force...thank you lads!

#wheresjoe? #worksdo #bbq #britishcharcoal

Introducing Mrs Charcoal!
Finally some beauty on the firm...my gorgeous wife Nancy!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-england-dorset-52755104

So again disposable BBQs are more than likely to blame for a huge forest fire.. Firstly they are an environmental abomination.....aluminium tray, metal grill, imported charcoal from unsustainable sources infused with petrochemicals....all chucked after one use... Secondly often disposed of in a cavalier and reckless manner!

You know what....BAN them...simple!

http://chng.it/Tj6nT5BjfH

#bandisposablebbqs

A smokey Sunday....leading into a manic Monday!
Sunshine all week! Bluebells out in force....timber stacked ahead of us...it's BBQ time!
#britishcharcoal # bluebells #bbq

Happy "Mother Natures" Day!
By way of a present yesterday was International Forests Day.
The bluebells are on their way...hopefully we will still be able to walk in them this year!
On a business note ....we can do local home deliveries, in these tricky times, of charcoal, logs or biochar/beanpoles for the garden...and of course will deliver any others items if practical/helpful.
Please email jim@dorsetcharcoal.co.uk if we can be of use!

#homedelivery #charcoal #bbq

Fresh from our starring role in the latest Star Wars film.....what? You mean you didn't notice our charcoal powder being used for the SFX?!? We are super proud to now be listed a sustainable supplier to the tv and film industry by the BAFTA wearealbert scheme!

https://wearealbert.org/

https://www.dorsetcharcoal.co.uk/special-effects

#wearealbert #bafta #sfx #pyrotechnics #starwars

Another wild night of production!

#growninbritain #britishcharcoal

Holy cow!
A great news article to wake up to today!

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200206-can-charcoal-cut-cows-methane-to-fight-climate-change

We've been supplying beef and dairy farmers for quite a while....could the world be catching up?

#charcoalsupplement #farm #farming

We're in store!
Proud to announce our new shaker pots of granular charcoal for pets are now available nationally through Pets Corner!
Visit www.dorsetcharcoal.co.uk for more product info.
#dogsofinstagram #doghealth #charcoalsupplement #pethealth #petsofinstagram

Just reposting lovely feedback from another happy customer!

I've being feeding this to my showjumper and for 6 weeks and have noticed a difference in the way he's utilising his feed, I seem to be feeding him less forage to supplement him being out 24hr he's holding his weight and in great condition!

#horserider #horses #horsehealth

Great article in The Guardian this morning.... https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/nov/29/this-dark-material-the-black-alchemy-that-can-arrest-carbon-emissions?

It's a slow process but we can turn the oil tanker round!

#biochar #climatechange #blackfriday #blackfriday2019 #darkmaterials

Biochar for Minstead Study Centre
Yesterday we were pleased to deliver a bulk bag of both enriched and gardeners biochar to Adam the Head Gardener to aid his growing of vegetables for the centre. We are proud to support such a worthy environmental project and hope the youngsters passing through might get to learn the value of adding carbon back into the soil!

#biochar #carboncapture #charcoal #gardenersworld

Good to see the connection made between animals and charcoal this evening! "Biochar

At a time when many farmers are looking to reduce their environmental impact, Adam meets a man looking at farming practices from an earlier, pre-industrialised age.
Richard Copley feeds his cows ‘biochar’ – a dietary supplement made from charcoal.
He says it’s not only good for their gut health, by reducing methane but also their dung improves soil conditions by helping to lock in carbon." They missed a few opportunities not least that research has already been done in other countries!
https://www.dorsetcharcoal.co.uk/post/benefits-of-feeding-cattle-biochar

#countryfile
#animalfeed
#charcoalsupplement

Reduce your feed and vet bills this winter!
20% discount on our 3.5kg Granular Charcoal Animal Feed Supplement.
Please visit www.dorsetcharcoal.co.uk/animal-feed-supplement for more details, and our shop to take up the discount offer!
www.dorsetcharcoal.co.uk/shop

#horse #horses #horsesofinstagram #happyhorse #horsehealth #horsebackriding #horseriding #horsepower #horseracing #horsemanship #horselover #horserider #equestrian #pony #charcoal #horsesupplements #instahorse #eventing #dressage #showjumping #animals #healthyliving #charcoalsupplement #charcoalforhorses #healthygut #horsecolic #equineulcers #equineguthealth #horserider #naturalremedies

Visit www.dorsetcharcoal.co.uk to take up the offer!
#horses #horsehealth #pony #ponyofinstagram #horsesofinstagram #equine #equinevet #equinehealth #equinesofinstagram

A great read for Climate Strike day...
A little bit of hope... https://www.barnesandnoble.com/readouts/burn-using-fire-to-cool-the-earth/

https://nori.com/podcasts/reversing-climate-change/79-biochar-or-using-fire-to-cool-the-earthwith-albert-bates

#climatestrike
#globalclimatestrike
#climatechange

Our natural charcoal feed supplement is wonderful for the health and conditioning of horses to.
In 2018 The Dorset Polo Club trailed our product and found it really aided conditioning after a winter out! "The horses have put weight on, and their muck is firmer - indicating they are holding their food better and getting more from it/ i.e. putting weight on. Also their coats are very shiny and full of sheen. I estimate we have used approx. half the 60 litre barrel over two months. This equates to £80 Of product for 5 horses, equivalent to just 25 pence per day per horse."
Dorset Polo Club Yard Manager.

#horsehealth #happyhorse #horse

Great piece on Radio 4 this morning. We have been supplying charcoal feed supplement to a dairy farmer for his herd in Dorset for a while now glad to see the word is spreading 💩

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0007rmq

https://www.innovativefarmers.org/news/2019/march/19/is-biochar-a-wonder-material-only-farmer-led-science-will-tell/

#farmingtoday
#radio4

Nice little mention in The Times this morning! Strange that they should put acacia charcoal mention over our image! Still "all publicity ....etc etc"
#growninbritain
#growninbritainassuredcharcoal

Another of our great stockists taking a delivery in readiness for a blazing bank holiday BBQ bonanza! ☀️☀️☀️
Here's hoping!!
#britishcharcoal

Proud to give our new display an airing at last weekend's Charfest!
90000 tonnes of charcoal imported into the U.K. every year...Buy British Burn British!
#climatechange

Come rain or shine...bbq charcoal in production!

Indrapura from the Dorset Polo Club looking pretty as a picture after eating our Dorset charcoal Feed- swipe to see what they looked like before!

#dorsetpoloclub #polohorse #horselover #horsesofinstagram #horselove #dorsethorses #dorsetcharcoalcompany #dorsetcharcoal #horsefeed #charcoalfeed

Our Dorset charcoal feed is pup-approved, and how could you say no to that face? As it's unactivated it can be fed continuously for healthy goodness every day.

#dorsetdogs #dorsetcharcoalcompany #dorset #charcoalfeed #charcoal #dogstagram #dog #dogsofinstagram #ecofriendly #environmentallyconscious

Charcoal drawing of a charcoal eating horse! Marty's looking as pretty as a picture thanks to our feed.

#horseriding #horselover #horsesofinstagram #horsefeed #horselove #charcoalfeed #charcoal #charcoaldrawing #dorsetcharcoalcompany #dorsetcharcoal

The dog days are never over at Dorset Charcoal- here's our company pup Clover playing a quick game of fetch amongst the kilns!

#dogsofinstagram #instadog #dogstagram #dorsetdogs #dog #charcoal #charcoalkiln #dorset #dorsetcharcoalcompany #dorsetcharcoal

🎶you're just too good to be true, can't take my eyes off of you🎶

Our natural charcoal feed isn't activated, meaning that your horse can enjoy healthy Dorset goodness with every meal, keeping them healthy and happy- your furry friend and your wallet will thank you!

#horseriding #horselover #horsesofinstagram #dorsethorses #horsefeed #horselove #dorsetcharcoalcompany #dorsetcharcoal #horses #equestrian #equestrianlife

During today's #climatestrike , we'd like to appreciate all the people, young and old, who are marching to #savetheearth .

Here at Dorset Charcoal, we are committed to creating #ecofriendly charcoal to counteract the devastating effects of the destruction of the Amazon rainforest. Our founder Jim Bettle, pictured, and the rest of his team are doing their part to create a #sustainable world for the future, and we appreciate everyone else trying to too.

#climatemarch #dorsetcharcoal #dorsetcharcoalcompany #charcoal #charcoalkiln #charcoalfeed #buybritish

One of our charcoal kilns in the foresty heart of Dorset.
All our charcoal is made in England and environmentally friendly, not harming any ecosystems or animals in the process. Buy British and burn British!

#charcoal #dorsetcharcoalcompany #dorsetcharcoal #savetheearth #buybritish #charcoalkiln #kiln #ecofriendly #environmentallyconscious

Marty looking sleek and shiny with the help of Dorset Charcoal Feed- as it can be fed to horses without a break, the great effects it has on coat, gut health, and temperament don't wear away like with activated charcoal!

#dorsetcharcoalcompany #dorsetcharcoal #dorset #horseriding #horselover #horsefeed #horsesofinstagram #ecofriendly #charcoal #charcoalfeed

Dorset Charcoal feed is a great natural supplement for your horse, but don't just take our word for it, listen to our happy customers too! “Since using Dorset Charcoal Granular Animal Feed Supplement, Marty's gut health has improved... His coat is shining and he's holding his weight so that he's working better... We've been spending less money on food since adding Dorset Charcoal Animal Feed Supplement to his diet and we're also currently seeing a reduction in vet bills of more than £100 a month." -Joan Comely

#naturalcharcoal
#horsesofinstagram
#horsefeed #charcoal #dorset #dorsetcharcoalcompany #dorsetcharcoal #ecofriendly #instahorse #horselove #horselover

Em Comley and her beautiful horse, Marty, thanks to Dorset Charcoal Feed! Our charcoal is all natural, meaning it can be fed to horses continuously to improve your horses digestive system and their coat- and because it's Dorset charcoal, you know exactly where it comes from and that's it's eco-friendly.

#charcoal #naturalcharcoal #horsesofinstagram #horsefeed #equestrian #dorset #horseriding #instahorse #horselove #equestrianlife

Our websites had a make over, come have a look at our products and more information on the benefits of natural charcoal:
www.dorsetcharcoal.co.uk
#dorset #charcoal #thedorsetcharcoalcompany #horsefeed #barbeque #ecofriendly

Dorset charcoal; better for your horse, better for the environment, better for your budget. Our natural charcoal can be fed to your horse continuously for healthier, happier horses, and we're thrilled to share it with you. Come check out our new website here: www.dorsetcharcoal.co.uk

#dorset #horsesofinstagram #horsefeed #dorsetcharcoalcompany #charcoal #horseworld

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

"I have used Dorset Charcoal daily for my chickens, horses and dogs for several years. The product has tangible health benefits for all my animals in their coat, digestion and demeanour - I would not be without it. The Dorset Charcoal company are informative helpful and friendly. Their online site is very easy to navigate and their customer service is efficient and seemless. I have recommended Dorset Charcoal to many friends and acquaintances. They are an excellent company to deal with and I am confident that their products are of the best quality."