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.
Growing Forests of Opportunity & Innovation
A beautiful oak sculpture — one of 11 to be located across the UK — was unveiled at the Sylva Wood Centre in Oxfordshire on 18th November to celebrate the new Charter for Trees, Woods and People.
See us on BBC Countryfile this weekend
We’re looking forward to seeing the Sylva Wood Centre on BBC Countryfile this Sunday evening featuring the imminent launch of the Tree Charter
Charter poles emerge from the Sylva Wood Centre
The new Charter for Trees, Woods and People will launch on 6th November — the 800th anniversary of the Charter of the Forest. Sylva Foundation has been a keen supporter of this Woodland Trust-led initiative. Last year we collected stories from hundreds of woodland owners (read more) and behind the scenes we’ve been lending our weight to help make this national celebration of trees a success. We’ve also been quietly busy at the Sylva Wood Centre, helping one of the main celebratory moments come to life in the form of 11 dramatic sculptures. The Tree Charter Poles are being carved from 15′ oak logs by Sylva Wood Centre-based sculptor Simon Clements. Simon takes over the story . . .