Woodlands.co.uk

Community Woodlands Projects

One of our main aims at Woodlands.co.uk is to get more people into woodlands, including those people and groups who can't afford to buy their own wood. For the last 2 years we have been running a community woodlands project and in that space of time we have had more than 500 requests from people who wish to use woodlands for activities involving the local community. We now have people who use our woods for children's groups, scouts, forest schools, social forestry, bushcraft courses, woodlands management demonstrations, off-road horse riding organisations, orienteering and coppicing.

As we have received such a large number of enquiries, we have decided to set up a forum to put community groups in touch with other woodland owners who would be interested in allowing their woodland to be used in this way.

Are you a woodland owner?

Below are some of the projects requiring woodland. You may also wish to read our advice on hosting a project in your woodland.

South Yorkshire

Our mission is to amplify public discourse on a series of environmental and social concerns by making wood products whilst teaching about green woodworking. We want to rescue the art of pole-lathe turning and greenwood working from obscurity. Our woodlands ought to be respected and valued as a source of employment and enjoyment for everyone. Our objective is to bring to life the ancient world of the bodger, using stories from the woodland and the tools of their trade. More details

Berkshire or Buckinghamshire

Looking for 10 or more Acres of woodland with or without buildings for a license to use for Airsoft. Please do not think this is paintball. We are a very professional company with 3 sites in the area and looking to expand. We use mainly electric operated weapons that fire non lethal plastic BB’s. They will generally mark cardboard or wood like chip board with a small dent but have no effect on hard surfaces like concrete and will not break glass unless already broken. The BB’s come in two types, bio degradable and standard, the bio BB’s generally breakdown in 5 days to 5 weeks and the standard BB’s from 15 weeks to 60 months. This does not affect tree's at all and they happily grow in already busy woodland airsoft sites. The BB’s are also non toxic and will break down with no harm to wildlife. Not only would this be of financial benefit but also adds a security factor to the land. Please do get in touch for a chat. More details

North Wales

To run a Forestry School More details

20 miles from waterlooville, hampshire

Community Childcare Centres have 5 day nurseries, 5 after school clubs and 2 holiday clubs and are looking for about 5 acres of land pref mixed with area for camping and woodland for forest school. Our settings are at Waterlooville, Leigh Park, Crookhorn, cowplain and Fareham and over the last year have trialed several camps, and daytime experiences for all of our children aged 3yrs to 11yrs. regards Ange More details

Within 5 miles of Knighton, Powys, Wales.

The Knighton Tree Allotments Trust has been registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee. It is a not-for-profit Trust that will create woodland allotments for local people living in and around Knighton to provide for their present day needs of fuel, fruit, nuts and timber as well as maintaining a sustainable and healthy ecosystem that will ensure a viable forest for future generations to enjoy. The Trust will buy or lease land within 5 miles of Knighton and provide the training and support needed to enable local people to manage their tree allotments in a safe, productive and sustainable manner. These people will thus be able to grow for themselves some of their fuel and food needs as well as reducing their carbon footprints. At the same time they will be able to join co-operatively with other local people to enjoy, conserve and enrich their local environment. More details

Woodland for Forest Schools

We are a junior schoool in Crawley (RH10 7EB). We are currently looking for woodland to run our Forest schools sessions. During these sessions, we would help manage the woodland through coppicing and the children would gain a greater respect for wildlife. Due to transport costs, we ideally would like some land very near the school (approximately a 10 minute drive). We have many staff who have completed the Forest School training and are experienced in running outdoor activities. We would be thrilled if anyone would be willing to help us run this project. More details

Berkshire

Hi, I'm a Bird of prey keeper in Reading looking for access to Private woodland for the pursuit of falconry (written permission). Ideally within 15 miles of Reading,Access would be required October-End of February. Eco pest management with minimal impact. Would be willing to pay for access, please contact to discuss further More details

suffolk/ essex borders

Hi , I own a 5 acre woodland and lake and I am open to any ideas or suggestions, john More details

Are you looking for a woodland to use for a project?

Enter your details in the form below and we will publicise your project to woodland owners. Your contact details will be made public, so that wood owners can contact you directly.

Please include details such as the potential community benefits of your project, your relevant experience, and how often you would be looking to use the woodland (whether one-off, seasonal, full-time, etc).

Please note that there will be a short delay while your submission is approved before it appears on the site.