More than 3000 people are using online tools provided by the myForest service to help bring woodlands into good economic and environmental condition across the UK.
The three thousandth user is a major milestone for the service that was launched in 2010. Since then there has been steady uptake of these tools by woodland stewards, as indicated with some 38,000 hectares (86,000 acres) of woodland mapped.
This is a significant area yet, in relation to the total area of UK woodlands that are owned privately1, it equates to under 2% of the total.
There is evidently much more to be done to support the stewards of woodlands, right across the UK. There are also nations and regions where uptake of myForest has been less evident.
Working in partnership with others the myForest team are developing some exciting plans and activities to bring the benefits of the myForest service to more areas of the UK. Interest from new partners and supporters is always welcomed.
1. Privately-owned woodlands represent 72% of UK forest area or 2,268,000 ha. Forestry Commission Statistics, 2014.
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I had difficulty manoeuvaring through myForest some while ago and gave up in favour of MAgic. (Clearly myAge is to blame, not your programme!). MAgic has now become less user friendly, which prompts me to try myForest again. My disloyalty disgraces me….
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences Hugh. How are you getting on? We are always pleased to hear from our users at that is the best way to make sure myForest is not only effective but friendly too. Why not let paul@sylva.org.uk know if you can spare a few minutes?
Dear Hugh
It would be great to hear how you may (or may not) be getting on with the new myForest. Feedback is always welcome, as it is how we can ensure that the service is fit for purpose.
Best wishes
Gabriel
Hello – just to say that I am the owner of two adjoining woods down in The Blackdown Hills on the Somerset/ Devon borders totalling just under 6 hectares. It is all deciduous with a majority of Birch but with a few fine Beech and Oaks
Hello Guy and thank you for the comment posted on our website. I hope that you are one of our 3142 woodland owners using myForest? I imagine that you really relish the privilege of being a woodland owner, and being a woodland owner in such a beautiful part of England.
Best wishes
Gabriel Hemery