Our new practical conservation team at Nidd Gorge has been going strong for nearly 6 months now, and in that time has already achieved a huge amount on the site. The group is led in partnership with Harrogate Borough Council, with days being led by countryside...
As the year draws to a close, we wanted to keep you up to date with news from the South West. It has been a busy year but we’ve achieved a huge amount for woods and trees with your help. Next year’s plans see new volunteering opportunities...
Many thanks to everyone who came along to join in with our two day Introduction to Coppice Management course, which took place over last weekend. Delivered by tutor Don Atkinson, the first part of the course, based indoors at Lymm village hall, provided a fascinating...
Many thanks to all of our volunteers who came along to our winter tree identification one day sessions held last weekend. Volunteers came along to our two days at Risley Moss, near Warrington, and Castleside, near Consett to join tutor Edward Mills to brush up...
To commemorate the centenary of the signing of the Armistice in 1918, Weaverham Memorial Orchard Group held an Ecumenical Service of Remembrance at the Memorial Orchard, Thorn Wood on Thursday, 15th November 2018, inviting other groups that work on this site to the service. The orchard group...
We are very pleased to announce that the Woodland Trust now has over 250,000 members! This is a HUGE milestone for us as an organisation, and our longer term strategy. We’ve come such a long way since day one in 1972. Thanks to a group of...
Hello all It’s been a busy week or two here on Smithills Estate, here’s an update for you. Thank you… Our project funder – the Heritage Lottery Fund – visited us last week and we were able to let them know that volunteers have contributed over 1100 hours...
Kinclaven Woodland Working Group have boundless energy and enthusiasm! Having helped out for several days at our planting week the week before last, helping corporate volunteers and school children plant trees and remove rhododendron, the group has now had another really good go at both activities,...
There are no beavers at Fingle Woods but diesel-powered machines are building beaver dams As the “rewilding” debate expands its wings outside the confines of the conservation world and enters the mainstream media, Fingle Woods finds itself looking at where it can play a part. In...
We are looking for event volunteers for weekdays only at the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show, NEC, Birmingham - February 2019. The show dates are 19th - 24th February and we are looking for volunteers to help give away trees on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The...