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Save Titnore Woods. Photo Brinkpix.Below we have info on some of the woodland conservation and sustainable land projects as well as other events of interest...

Tree Planting In Devon With Trees For Health

Trees For Health are an organisation that aims to promote the benefits of trees for both the ecology and people of an area. They will be researching the use of trees medicinally over the next few months ready for an exciting new venture of making remedies in the spring.

They are organising events in Devon - contact Liz Turner for more details. info@treesforhealth.org. See our links pagefor their website address.

Landmatters Permaculture Co-op Devon

A 42.5 acre agricultural holding with stream, meadow and woodland. Biodiversity conservation management and permaculture go hand in hand by hand. Spring and Winter hedge-laying and Summertime haymaking events to enjoy. Some vegetable planting is planned to be confirmed. Camping is possible during events with prior permission. Ring Charlotte on (01803) 840633 for further info and transport arrangements (no parking at site).

Snowdrop on the banks of the Green Dragon tree nursery, Spring 2005.Ring LandMatters on (01803) 840633, CSF on (01803) 868648.
Mini-bus transport provided – ring Charlotte on (01803) 840633. Camping is possible with prior permission (please ring).

Special Branch Tree Nursery

Special Branch Tree Nursery is a voluntarily-run organic project near Stanmer Park, Brighton, East Sussex, which collects & propagates native tree seeds to supply local community groups and rangers. Volunteers welcome, every Friday. Contact Chris Perry at BCV, details on our links page.

Moulsecoomb Forest Garden and Wildlife Project, Brighton

Regular weekly workdays: Tuesdays 10am-5pm, Fridays 11am-3pm and Sundays 1pm-5pm. See links page for contact details.

Moortrees Dartmoor Devon

Moor Trees is a charity who’s vision is to encourage areas of Dartmoor to return to forest wilderness. Their aims are:

To plant and allow woodland to regenerate naturally.
To promote the value of a natural forest ecosystem.
To encourage people to actively participate in ecological restoration.

They have a range of activities including tree planting and working in their tree nurseries in Devon. For more info contact Tean on: 0845 458 1732 or check out their website listed on our links page.


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