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.

Within 20 mile of Rossendale ( approx)

Hello, I am willing to provide woodland management and possibly pest control in woods near my home. I would like to have a small amount of the timber managed for my wood burning stove at home. I have qualifications in woodland management and hold my CS 30 & 31 chainsaw certificates. I have experience in many forms of pest control and also dry stone walling, fencing and wooden structure fabrication such as boardwalks, styles etc.. Any requirements - please contact me. Many Thanks More details

Reading, Lower Earley

Hi, I am a local scout leader looking for areas of woodland for scouts to use for camping, firelighting, walking. ect if you can help with this please contact me thanks Daniel More details

Evenwood and County Durham Area

Hi I'm trying to find a small wood where I could go and practice my hobby of bush craft. At the moment I'm on my own but if it was possible I would like to meet up with other people who are interested in doing the same. I believe in not causing any damage to the environment and my main interest is to be out in the woods to enjoy watching the local wildlife. It would be very nice if I could possibly meet a wood owner to chat about the possibility of using the wood. Or if there are any other groups around with the same interest it would be very nice to be able to get in touch. Hoping to hear from somebody soon Graham More details

hurst, wokingham, berkshire area

Hi My 8 year old daughter would love to have a bushcraft birthday party near our house in hurst (near reading). IT would be for 8 kids and 6 adults. We simply require permission to access someones woodland, made some dens, make a small (responsible) fire to cook sausages over, and generally have a fun woodland afternoon. We are happy to pay, make donation etc ... the event needs to be on 26th November, so if anyone can help or advise it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Joe More details

Yorkshire, preferably within reach of Sheffield

Looking for quiet woodland to practise bushcraft and nature awareness (low impact movement and wide-angle vision) on my own or with a small group. No fire if ill-advised, no trace left. More details

Within 50 miles of Harrogate

I am looking for a mixed woodland to run Bushcraft sessions & courses with young people and adults. Lighting small fires, following a 'leave no trace' ethos. More details

within 5 miles of Denby, Derbyshire

I am looking for suitable land to rent medium to long term for an Outdoor Laser Tag business. Primarily aimed at 8-16 year old birthdays and Corporate functions. Suitable parking and road access highly desirable. More details

within 10 miles of Edinburgh

I am an early years practitioner looking for woodland to run a nature kindergarten. Enabling children from all backgrounds to connect with space and nature. To teach ecological awareness at an early age for a brighter future. More details

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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.