It’s hard to imagine, when you walk alongside the tranquil River Teign, that this was once a hive of industry. Just downstream from Fingle Bridge lie the ruins of Fingle Mill, variously a corn mill, fulling (cloth) mill and iron smelting mill. Instead of today’s...
We have the following volunteering opportunities available if you are looking for something new or a new challenge to get stuck into alongside your current role: Various locations: Mass engagement event volunteer - Midlands, South East England, Wales North - Midlands: Woodland working group member - Castle Hill Woods...
Lots has happened in the last fortnight. The main event was the Bristol Festival of Wildlife last weekend which Bev and Chris were asked to support. The weather was perfect and there was a lot of interest. Many trees were given to those who signed...
A brand new event has been planned for volunteers, which will take place on Saturday 29th September 2018, at the John Lampon Hall, West Bergholt, Nr Colechester. All volunteers are welcome to come along to this event, where we will provide you with Woodland Trust...
You are cordially invited to a volunteer network event, taking place on Saturday 15th September 2018 at The Box Moor Trust, Hemel Hempstead. This event is to celebrate volunteering across the central region and to thank you for volunteering with us, it is much appreciated!...
You have probably seen the news about the wildfires currently hitting several parts of the country. Unfortunately one of those locations is the Woodland Trust Smithills Estate. Two separate fires were reported on Thursday 28th and Friday 29th at opposite ends of the Smithills Estate. These two...
Thank you It has been a pleasure to meet volunteers across the UK giving their time to help the Woodland Trust to create a UK rich in native woods and trees for people and wildlife. I was amazed when joining the team in 2016 that people...
Nominations are open for the 2018 Tree of the Year competitions in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. We are looking for trees with a story. They could be magnificent specimens, strange rarities, historically connected or simply much loved by the people around them. If you...
Welcome to the Woods under Threat Detector update I hope you are all enjoying the lovely sunny weather. I would like to extend a big welcome to the Super Campaigners who have been included in this update. Sally, their Volunteer Manager left the Trust last month for new...
In this period of hot, dry weather: The best thing you can do for your trees is ensure they are weeded well. Weeds left in place will compete for available ground water and place significant pressure on young trees. We can’t over-estimate the value of...