Local Networking Organisations

Cornish Woodmeet

A web based information network, set up by those involved in the forestry and timber sector, but open for anyone to register.
[ http://www.woodmeet.net ]

Guild of Cornish hedgers

All about Cornish Hedges and the people who make them. Find out about training to become a Cornish Hedger.
[ http://www.cornishhedges.co.uk/ ]

South West Forest

Covering parts of Devon and Cornwall, SWF exists to promote rural regeneration through planting of forests for the future and training and education for today's woodland workers and the community at large
[ http://www.southwestforest.org.uk/ ]

South West Rural Enterprise Gateway

The project will offer group development support, training, a knowledge network and an information "gateway".
[ http://www.sw-gateway.com/ ]

Tamar Valley AONB

This site contains information and news from the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
[ http://www.tamarvalley.org.uk/index1.htm ]

Tamar Valley Bespoke Woodworkers

Bespoke Woodworkers is a group of established independent specialist Craftspeople in the UK who have joined forces to market their high quality bespoke handmade furniture.
[ http://www.bespokewoodworkers.co.uk/ ]

West Country Woodsmen

A cooperative of woodland crafts people based in Cornwall.
[ http://www.westcountrywoodsmen.org.uk ]

National Bodies

Forestry Commission / Forest Enterprise

Undertakes to manage the public forestry estate and is responsible for forest policy in England. The Forestry Commission is also responsible for administering woodland grants.
[ http://www.forestry.gov.uk ]

Institute of Chartered Foresters

The body representing forestry in the UK.
[ http://www.charteredforesters.org ]

The Confederation of Forest Industries

The Confederation of Forest Industries (UK) Ltd (ConFor) has been established to help build the market for timber and timber products, create a supportive policy environment for the forest industries and to help our members become more competitive and successful.
[ http://www.confor.org.uk/ ]

The Woodland Trust

A national charity and woodland owner, whose aims are to promote and increase the native woodland of the UK.
[ http://www.woodland-trust.org.uk ]

Wood For Good

National wood marketing site.
[ http://www.woodforgood.com ]

Other Wood Based Projects

Heartwoods Project

Heartwoods Ltd works closely with the woodland industries sector in the West Midlands region.
[ http://www.heartwoods.co.uk ]

The Small Woods Association

The Small Woods Association is Britain's leading organisation in supporting and promoting the work done by the owners and carers of small woodlands.
[ http://www.smallwoods.org.uk/ ]

Woodland Initiatives Learning Network

You can access other woodland initiatives through this site.
[ http://woodland.net.countryside.gov.uk/ ]

Woodnet

The On-line service for wood producers and users. Home of Woodlot, free advertising for buying and selling wood and related products.
[ http://www.woodnet.org.uk/ ]

Employment Rights

ACAS

To improve organisations and working life through better employment relations.
[ http://www.acas.org.uk/ ]

Individual Employment Rights

[ http://www.dti.gov.uk/er/individual.htm ]

Tailored Interactive Guidance on Employment Rights

[ http://www.tiger.gov.uk/ ]

Specific Product Information

Carpenters Fellowship

The Fellowship's aims are to increase communication, training and sharing of knowledge amongst those interested in historic and new timber framed structures.
[ http://www.carpentersfellowship.co.uk ]

Coppice Products Website

Everything you'd ever want to know about coppice management, the products derived from the industry and the people doing it.
[ http://www.coppice-products.co.uk/ ]

English Charcoal

This site provides a unique perspective on charcoal. Find out how charcoal makers produce quality charcoal for your BBQ, how charcoal production led to woodland management and why charcoal production is good for the environment.
[ http://www.englishcharcoal.co.uk/index.html ]

Funding Bodies

Countryside Venture

Our mission is to provide the financial means to enable individuals and groups to undertake practical countryside conservation training. Applications will be considered from all parts of the UK.
[ http://www.countrysideventure.org.uk/ ]

Objective One in Cornwall

[ http://www.objectiveone.com/ ]

Wessex Reinvestment Trust

Business loans for businesses outside Cornwall but in the South West.
[ http://www.wessexrt.co.uk ]

Training

Ben May Forest Crafts

Ben runs a variety of courses where he demonstrates practical skills in woodland crafts for the novice or more experienced.
[ http://www.forestcrafts.co.uk ]

Cornwall College

[ http://www.cornwall.ac.uk ]

Countryside Craft Rural Classroom

A new oak framed barn built out of timber sourced from the farm it is based on. They provide a wide range of short wood related courses plus many other rural craft courses
[ http://www.countrysidecrafts.org.uk ]

David Charlesworth Fine Furniture Making Courses

[ http://www.davidcharlesworth.co.uk/davidcharlesworth.htm ]

Didac Wood Machinery training

Didac Limited are one of the country's leading training providers for the Furniture and Timber Sector, providing specific courses aimed at both the employer and their learners.
[ http://www.didac.co.uk/ ]

Field and Forest Training

A training provider in the South West, delivering a wide range of courses in Woodland Management, Rural and Craft skills and Technical subjects in stunning locations in North and West Devon.
[ http://www.fieldandforesttraining.co.uk/index.htm ]

Forestry Commission Training Pages

The Forestry Commission Training division provides a wide range of forestry training. The only place to go for large forest machine licences (FMOC).
[ http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/hcou-4yqm8d ]

Heartwood Creations

Anthony Waters regularly runs courses and demonstrations in all aspects of his work from hedgelaying to furniture making and rush seating from his woodland workshop on the edge of Bodmin Moor.
[ http://web.ukonline.co.uk/heartwood.creations/heartwood.htm ]

Lantra, Trees and Timber Site

Supporting the needs of trees and timber employers is at the core of Lantra's work.
[ http://www.lantra.co.uk/treestimber/ ]

Learn Direct

Advice and information on all training. Ring 0800 100900 for advice on funding courses. Ask to speak to a Learning advisor.
[ http://www.learndirect.co.uk ]

Lynher Training

Training business based in the South West running courses for new entrants and those employed in the land based industries including forestry.
[ http://www.lynher.com ]

South West Forest Training Courses

The Vocational Training Scheme funding which supported our training programme finished at the end of March 2007. However, Kathy Lewington who managed our training programme during the past five years is continuing to deliver woodland related training through her company Field and Forest Training. You will find a list of Field and Forest courses on the SWF website and Kathy can be contacted by email: fieldforest-training(at)hotmail.co.uk or mobile 07971 718895.
[ http://www.southwestforest.org.uk/trainingbestpractice.html ]

Vocational Training Scheme Homepage

The VTS provides funding of up to 75 percent of eligible costs for vocational training activities that contribute to an improvement in the occupational skill and competence of farmers and other persons involved in forestry and farming activities and their conversion. This funding has closed across the country apart from in Cornwall. Contact Duchy College.
[ http://www.defra.gov.uk/erdp/schemes/training/default.htm ]

Weald and Downland Museum courses

A varied timetable of courses run at the brilliant open air museum in sussex. Many timber framing and building restoration courses timetabled throughout the year.
[ http://www.wealddown.co.uk/adult-education-continuing-education.htm ]

Business Development - For more detail go to Employer Information Page

Business Link, Devon and Cornwall

Provide business advice to start ups and established businesses in all sectors.
[ http://www.blinkdandc.com ]

Enterprise Edge

Enterprise Edge is the primary source of business information for the business community in Cornwall
[ http://www.enterprise-edge.co.uk/ ]

Enterprise Tamar

ENTERPRISE TAMAR IS A NOT FOR PROFIT TRUST which was set up in 1983 to provide free, confidential and independent business advice to everyone.
[ http://www.e-tamar.org.uk/ ]

Federation of Small Businesses

[ http://www.fsb.org.uk/ ]

New Entreprenuer Scholarship

If you live in West Cornwall you may be able to access this assistance.
[ http://www.nesprogramme.org/ ]

Shell Live Wire

A recommended sites for young people starting a new business.
[ http://www.shell-livewire.org/ ]

Small Business Information Resource

[ http://www.businessbureau-uk.co.uk/ ]

Small Business Information Resource

[ http://www.startups.co.uk/ ]

Small Business Information Resource

[ http://www.smallbusiness.co.uk/ ]

Safety Information

HSE Forestry Leaflets

[ http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/forindex.htm ]

Funny forestry sites

Environment Agency Fun and Games

Fantastic aninmations and fact sheets on forestry and much more.
[ http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/fun/369465/?version=1&lang3=_e ]

Wood Careers

The Doorway

A comprehensive site describing the many career options open to people interested in joining the wood industry.
[ http://www.thedoorway.org.uk/doorwayhome.asp ]

Local businesses

Welly stands, boot racks and bespoke furniture spe

[ http://www.alternature.biz/ ]