Woodland Heritage is creating a thriving UK wood culture that benefits our environment, all people and our economy. We do 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, we build on the wisdom and skills of the past to weather the challenges of tomorrow.
Grow trees. Use wood. For our future.
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.
Meet the members!
Over 450 individual and corporate members, looking after 1000s of acres of woodland, working with 1000s of people in forestry, making, education, campaigning and more.
Passionate, experienced people that want to share their skill for people and planet.
Membership from just £3 per month
‘Wood Culture’ The Journal of Woodland Heritage
An annual, high quality, circa 100-page coffee table style journal packed with interviews and articles which explore the UK’s Wood Culture.
Events
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.
Get involved!
Bespoke opportunities for companies and organisations of all shapes and sizes, including editorial and educational opportunities.
Personal Memberships
Corporate Memberships
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.
Lewis Scott 1956-2021
Peter Goodwin 1942-2017
Woodland Heritage is a registered charity, charity details can be viewed on the Charity Commission's website, simply complete a charity search using our charity number 1041611.