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Author Archives: Gabriel Hemery

Woodworking and Gender seminar 2023

Woodworking and Gender Seminar: What’s the Story?

advocating, collaborating, innovating, Sylva FoundationBy Gabriel Hemery10 November, 2023

An innovative Woodworking and Gender Seminar was hosted by Sylva Foundation on October 13, 2023.  More than 70 participants came together at the Sylva Wood Centre for a day of talks, workshops and discussions around gender equality in the woodworking industry. Initial feedback has focused on the seminar not just being a success in bringing…

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Horizon Scan of Issues Affecting UK Forest Management within 50 Years

advocating, collaborating, Sylva FoundationBy Gabriel Hemery8 November, 2023

We have been proud to support an important research exercise horizon scanning issues that are likely to affect forest management in the UK within the next 50 years.

PIES project advisor Charles Robinson discusses a woodland creation project with Derbyshire landowner Phil.

Funded woodland advice available through the PIES project

advocating, collaborating, innovating, Sylva FoundationBy Gabriel Hemery6 November, 2023

Following the launch of the government-funded PIES project last year, we are pleased to announce the expansion of the project thanks to additional funding provided by Fores

Sylva Wood School Students on Tour

Sylva Foundation, trainingBy Gabriel Hemery20 October, 2023

Students on the Sylva Professional Course were given a behind the scenes tour of Gaze Burvill and a tour of English Woodlands Timber last week, and it was a perfect opportunity to launch an exciting new collaboration.

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Community Apple Day with Wittenham Warriors

Sylva FoundationBy Gabriel Hemery19 October, 2023

We were delighted to host a village Apple Day at the the Sylva Wood Centre last weekend. 

Gender Equality survey

Gender Equality Survey Launched Today

innovating, Sylva FoundationBy Gabriel Hemery13 October, 2023

The results of our Gender Equality Survey Launched are launched today at our seminar: Woodworking and Gender: What’s the Story? Over 70 participants will be attending our Woodworking and Gender Seminar today at the Sylva Wood Centre, where our important online survey will be officially launched by CEO Dr Gabriel Hemery. Providing foundational research for both…

Proportions of women working in the woodworking industry, subdivided by different roles

New Research Uncovers Lack of Gender Equality in Woodworking Industry

advocating, Sylva FoundationBy Gabriel Hemery9 October, 2023

Data from our recent survey confirms significant inequality in Britain’s woodworking industry. The report will be launched at the opening of Woodworking and Gender: What the Story? seminar on Friday 13th October 2023

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A Preview to Remember

Sylva FoundationBy Gabriel Hemery2 October, 2023

We were delighted to attend the Joined+Jointed Preview this week, celebrating the collaboration between the renowned furniture brand, Nottingham Trent University and Sylva Wood School .

professional course September 2023

Welcome to our new cohort of Sylva Professional Course Students

Sylva Foundation, trainingBy Gabriel Hemery2 October, 2023

Recently, we welcomed the new students at the Sylva Wood School.

The Oxford Artisan Distillery is set to launch a limited edition whisky – Black Pine Whisky - coinciding with Hobbit Day on September 22, 2023.

A unique collaboration with Oxford Artisans

collaborating, Sylva FoundationBy Gabriel Hemery11 September, 2023

Sylva Foundation Wood School has expertly crafted the commemorative boxes for a limited edition whisky, in a unique collaboration with local Oxford artisans.  To celebrate the 400th Anniversary of the Oxford Botanic Garden, The Oxford Artisan Distillery is set to launch a limited edition whisky – Black Pine Whisky – coinciding with Hobbit Day on…

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