SilviFuture – add your record to 250 others
If you own or manage a stand of novel forest tree species, please consider adding it to the database so that everyone can learn from your experiences. Now over 250 stands of . . .
UK Forestry Standard and Woodland Management Planning Workshops
Sylva is supporting a series of workshops in early 2014 to introduce the UK Forestry Standard and the new management plan template to be launched by Forestry Commission England.
Impact of grey squirrels on trees and woods – have your say
The RFS is calling for evidence from woodland owners and managers of their experience and views of the impact of grey squirrels on trees and woods
Royal Forestry Society backs SilviFuture
The Royal Forestry Society has joined our partnership supporting SilviFuture- an online database promoting and sharing knowledge about novel timber tree species growing in real forestry conditions.
Summary of woodland conference at Oxford University
Sylva’s day course, run in association with the Department of Continuing Education at the University of Oxford, attracted some 35 delegates on Saturday. Delegates were introduced to many examples of agents for change. Whether they were books, art, television, research or technology.
Good Woods supports PAWS restoration
A Good Woods visit to a Planted Ancient Woodland Site helps the owner on the long haul towards to improving the condition of her woodland. Jane will be completing a management plan and . . .
RFS Woodlands for Climate Change Award
A new Woodlands for Climate Change Award has been launched as part of the 2014 Royal Forestry Society Excellence in Forestry Awards.
Special limited edition to raise funds for the Sylva Foundation
A very special limited first edition of The New Sylva is being considered by Bloomsbury Publishing, and all profits from its sale will go to the Sylva Foundation. The limited edition will interest bibliophiles, book collectors, fans of artist Sarah Simblet, and anyone with a special interest in trees and forests. Not only could you…
Day course in Oxford – last places available
A few remaining places are available on our one day course with the Department of Continuing Education at the University of Oxford.
Sylva’s education work is given a boost by specialist Jen Hurst
Jen Hurst has been working recently with the Sylva Foundation to develop our education strategy. As a qualified Forest School Leader Jen is currently working at West Kidlington Primary School. She also works as an Outdoor Learning Specialist for the Hill End Centre and Combe Mill, Oxfordshire. Jen taught Geography at secondary level before setting…