DEMONSTRATION SITES:

James Wood in Somerset brings planting and management techniques to life across 86 beautiful acres with approx. 30,000 trees.

Whitney Sawmills, Herefordshire, shows the value to people and planet of milling British hardwoods, providing vital income to the charity as proof.

RESEARCH & EDUCATION:

Did you know there is a disease killing oak trees? A new PhD will help us all understand how to manage this disease more effectively.

Woodland to Workshop, a subsidised course, blends hands-on experience at a productive woodland, with practical learning at a sawmill and workshop.

MEMBERSHIP & OUTREACH:

Hundreds of members, looking after thousands of acres of woodland and working with thousands of people in forestry, furniture, education, campaigning and more.

Woodland Heritage connects and empowers its members through events, a Journal and more.

An annual, high quality, circa 100-page coffee table style journal packed with interviews and articles which explore the UK’s Wood Culture.

Behind the scenes access to incredible places, often including tours through arboretum, vital woodlands, forestry operations, design and making spaces and some breath-taking trees.

Bespoke opportunities for companies and organisations of all shapes and sizes, including editorial and educational opportunities.

Our Story

Woodland Heritage was founded in 1994 by Peter Goodwin and Lewis Scott, who quickly secured the backing of a group of traditional cabinet makers, who collectively wanted to improve the way in which trees were grown, maintained and harvested in the UK.

The small group of environmentally minded producers was rapidly joined by many hundreds of individuals with concerns for our woodland environment: furniture retailers, timber merchants, tree growers and colleges.

Nearly 30 years later, Peter and Lewis’ ‘acorn’ of a charity has grown and achieved so much, thanks to the backing of people and organisations that believed, and continue to believe, in the vision of the two Founders and who have helped Woodland Heritage to succeed.

Woodland Heritage unites all tree people – a unique vehicle for wood users (and consumers) to “put something back” and contribute to the proper management of British trees.  We all use wood; but do we all grow trees – support for Woodland Heritage helps to complete that equation.