Tree Charter legacy lives on
The Charter for Trees, Woods and People, launched in 2017, continues to result in media interest and actions on the ground. News about the Charter Poles, plus formation of the new Tree Charter UK Board.
Inspiring natural companions revealed at WoodWords 2018
Dr Fiona Stafford is one of five top environmental authors talking about their books at our unique WoodWords 2018 literary evening on 24th May. Tickets are still available.
WoodWords 2018 tickets now on sale
Thursday 24th May, 6:30 – 9:30pm SYLVA WOOD CENTRE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX14 4QT WoodWords 2018 brings together five authors who share a passion for trees and the environment, and a common fascination in our relationships with nature. At this, our second WoodWords literary evening, they will tell the stories behind their latest books – splinters and…
BWS2017 report published
We are pleased to announce the publication of the British Woodlands Survey 2017 report. 1,630 respondents representing one-fifth of the UK’s woodland area. Read more and download the free 34pp report.
Trees and Wellbeing: Past, Present and Future
Sylva Foundation CEO Gabriel Hemery will be speaking at a conference titled Trees and Wellbeing: Past, Present and Future on 18th May, and on the following day delegates will get the chance to tour the Sylva Wood Centre to meet with craftspeople. The event is organised by Oxford Brookes University
Greenwood DIY for women 5May2018
Come and learn to make some shelves to your design, shape and size, which you could use for books, shoes, clothes, tools or much more besides in the company of women.
Rising from the ashes
We congratulate Louise Hill on successfully defending her DPhil at the University of Oxford. Louise is the third (and sadly final) Oxford-Sylva scholar. Over the last four years she has been researching the impacts of ash dieback. Here Louise describes in her own words what she has achieved, and what our support has meant to her personally. Well done Louise!
Farewell to Paul Sellers
Last week we said farewell to Paul Sellers and the team at Rokesmith, who have built up an incredibly successful business over the last two years.
Introduction to Woodcarving course
A two-day workshop for woodcarving newcomers and those with some experience who would like to develop their skills.
Spoon whittling course
Come along to learn and improve your whittling skills with this two-day course introducing students to using curved (hook) knives and straight carving knives, and go home with your own hand-crafted wooden spoon.