Welcome to The Silvanus Trust
The Silvanus Trust is working through partnerships to regenerate the woodlands in the South West for economic, social and environmental benefits.
Growing trees and using timber is increasingly recognised as one of the most environmentally sustainable uses of land. Yet the UK imports the majority of its timber needs whilst a large proportion of England's woodlands are not actively managed.
The Silvanus Trust aims to improve this situation.
We work with communities and businesses to increase the potential of woodland to support greater rural economic activity by marketing local materials, increasing the use of timber, and promoting wood as a replacement for fossil fuels and as a sustainable material.
This is admirally demonstrated in this short video by the Danish Wood Initiative: Wood - Nature's Stroke of Genius
How do we do this?
We provide support for those with an interest in or working in wood and woodlands.
We support the South West wood industry to promote a sustainable woodland economy.
We influence policy concerning sustainable and viable woodlands.
We undertake research and promote best practice.
Where: Park Farm, Wellington, TA21 9NP
When: 27th June 2012. 10am-4.30pm
Students from Halwill Primary School in Beaworthy, Devon have been busy bees planting 60 trees and shrubs in their 'Wild for Learning Area' thanks to funding from Western Power Distribution and The Silvanus Trust's Our Trees scheme.
The Blackdowns Woodland Fair 2012 will be taking place on Saturday 7th July 10am - 5pm. Come and enjoy the world of wood in a beautiful setting close to the Wellington Monument. The family-friendly event will bring together some of the best wood related activities from Somerset, Devon and Dorset.
Where: Stourhead Western Estate, Stourton, nr Mere, Wiltshire.
When: Wednesday 16th May 2012.
