University groups start Arboreal challenge
Last weekend architectural students and tutors from Coventry University visited the Sylva Wood Centre as they started work on the 2016 TRADA design competition, called Arboreal.
nurturing a wood culture, growing a future
A united voice calls for a UK Charter for Trees, Woods and People
The Sylva Foundation is proud to be among 43 organisations taking part in a campaign—led by the Woodland Trust—celebrating the value of our trees and woods, and helping to secure their future, with the creation of a new Charter for Trees, Woods and People.
A perfect gift for anyone who loves trees and nature
The New Sylva would make a perfect gift for someone special to you who loves trees and nature. All proceeds to charity. Date for last Christmas orders 17th December.
Woodland area supported by myForest tops 40000 hectares
A small cheer was heard in our forestry team this week when the area of woodland across the UK supported by our myForest service topped 40,000 hectares (100,000 acres)
Launch of the Strategic Environmental and Economic Investment Plan for Oxfordshire
Today the Strategic Environmental and Economic Investment Plan for Oxfordshire (SEEIP) was launched, aiming to deliver economic growth in Oxfordshire up to 2030. Sylva has helped bring together a range of organisations under the Oxfordshire Forestry Accord to maximise the value of the county’s woodlands.
Reflections on resilient woodlands
Following the Royal Forestry Society and Woodland Trust conference in October, on the theme of resilient woodlands, the organisers have released a short film featuring some of the speakers, including Sylva’s CEO Gabriel Hemery.
Educational inspiration in the National Forest
In partnership with the National Forest Company, the Sylva Foundation recently ran a successful one day myForest for Education workshop for Forest School Leaders and woodland owners.
Wood Culture thrives on a Sunday morning
In a recent workshop run under the innovative Logs for Labour scheme, led by the Trust for Oxfordshire’s Environment, Sylva’s Paul Orsi explained the biodiversity as well as the economic and social benefits of active woodland management.
Head of Fundraising and Development appointed
We are pleased to welcome Tina Jacobs to Sylva to help develop and implement our future fundraising and communications strategy. She will be working closely with the Chief Executive to raise both funds for and awareness of the Sylva Foundation and its projects.
Time for Trees
Sylva Foundation staff were pleased to be involved recently in the Botanic Garden Education Network 2015 annual conference: ‘Time for Trees’ at Westonbirt Arboretum.