You know we face a climate crisis. But did you know more than half of the UK’s woodlands are not sustainably managed? Plus, the UK is the third largest net importer of forest products, behind China and the USA.
We simply aren’t making the most of what we have. ‘Productive Woodland’ is part of the answer. It increases sustainability and biodiversity and is the driving force behind Woodland Heritage’s activities and impact.1
Woodland Heritage is creating a thriving UK wood culture that benefits our environment, all people and our economy.
The charity does this by championing the good use of home-grown timber from sustainable, productive woodlands for the benefit of present and future generations.
Through a combination of demonstration sites, research, education, membership and outreach, it builds on the wisdom and skills of the past to weather the challenges of tomorrow. Put simply: Grow trees. Use wood. For our future.
Rooted in the past, growing for our future
Landmark sites like James Wood in Somerset and Whitney Sawmills in Herefordshire demonstrate the value of productive woodland first hand. These places bring people together to share skills, experience and research.
Use knowledge gained yesterday to weather the challenges of tomorrow
Research is underway to keep forests healthy and producing the highest quality timber.
Woodland Heritage is preserving oak trees by partnering on a new PhD project to better understand the effects of management practices on Acute Oak Decline.
And it is broadening horizons on the ‘Woodland to Workshop’ course, where attendees from all aspects of the supply chain are taught by industry experts.
A powerful knowledge network branching throughout the UK
Hundreds of members, looking after thousands of acres of woodland and working with thousands of people in forestry, making, education, campaigning and more. Woodland Heritage connects and empowers its members through events, Wood Culture: The Journal of Woodland Heritage and more.
Get involved!
Become a member and start your support of Woodland Heritage today.
Not only will your company receive copies of Wood Culture: The Journal of Woodland Heritage, but you will be able to meet the membership and experience remarkable woodlands and workshops through our events.
Join today from just £50 for companies and as little as £3 per month for personal membership.
Corporate support
From corporate membership to becoming a Woodland Guardian at a Woodland Heritage demonstration site, there are so many ways to get involved. Get in touch to find out more.
www.woodlandheritage.org/join-us
1 https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/tools-and-resources/statistics/forestr...
