Small Woods deliver a wide range of woodland projects across the UK:
- We champion sustainable woodland management
- We teach practical woodland skills
- We promote the benefits and produce of small woodlands
- We help people connect with their local woodland
Build a Bench
Build a Bench (BBO) is a fully funded, 12-week programme aimed at people who are not currently in any kind of paid work and who live in Telford and Wrekin, and Shropshire. It provides a unique opportunity to take part in weekly green wood craft sessions combined with supportive action planning sessions at the Green Wood Centre in Coalbrookdale, near Ironbridge.
Coed Lleol / Small Woods Wales
Small Woods run woodland projects across Wales under the name Coed Lleol / Small Woods. To find out more visit: www.coedleol.co.uk
ELMS
The Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS) will be the post Brexit grant in England that replaces the Countryside Stewardship scheme. This study is part of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Tests and Trials programme. During the trial period funded by Defra until the end of 2021, Small Woods will investigate ways to bring more small woods back into management and what will enable more small woods to benefit from the ELM grant scheme.
Lost Woods
Lost Woods of the Low Weald and Downs is an exciting partnership project that aims to bring back to life forgotten areas of ancient woodland in Sussex. Partner organisations will work with landowners and local communities to rescue these woods, boosting biodiversity, creating a more resilient network of trees and a haven for wildlife.
Telford Woods
Telford Woods is social enterprise in England formed in partnership with Telford & Wrekin Council and Small Woods. It engages the community in the sustainable management of local woodlands, the use of local forestry products, and development of woodland spaces for education and improved physical health and wellbeing.