Wood for the Trees UK
@woodforthetreesuk.bsky.social
Wood for the Trees UK is a series of short films exploring the future of UK woodlands and forests, from film-maker, environmentalist and outdoor educator Charly Le Marchant and Vastern Timber managing director Tom Barnes
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What's the future for UK #woodlands and #forests? Everyone's talking about #treeplanting, but there is lot to consider: What do we plant? Where? Why? Who pays? How is it managed? In our short films we interview experts to provide insights and ideas.
#trees #uktimber #rewilding #agroforestry
#trees #uktimber #rewilding #agroforestry
We visited Torry Hill Chestnut Fencing - a 5th gen family business in Kent, to film our next episode on #coppicing. By buying and expanding the business they helped to keep coppicing alive in the region after the pulp market collapsed, showing the value of #traditionalskills
#ukforestry #woodland
#ukforestry #woodland
September 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
We visited Torry Hill Chestnut Fencing - a 5th gen family business in Kent, to film our next episode on #coppicing. By buying and expanding the business they helped to keep coppicing alive in the region after the pulp market collapsed, showing the value of #traditionalskills
#ukforestry #woodland
#ukforestry #woodland
The first step of #ancientwoodlandrestoration is to halt further decline by removing the threats to the health and natural diversity of the #Woodlands, supporting it's #NaturalRegeneration.
Learn more about these amazing #forests and how to restore them in our latest film youtu.be/AWgtMwWCCBA?...
Learn more about these amazing #forests and how to restore them in our latest film youtu.be/AWgtMwWCCBA?...
August 30, 2025 at 12:17 PM
The first step of #ancientwoodlandrestoration is to halt further decline by removing the threats to the health and natural diversity of the #Woodlands, supporting it's #NaturalRegeneration.
Learn more about these amazing #forests and how to restore them in our latest film youtu.be/AWgtMwWCCBA?...
Learn more about these amazing #forests and how to restore them in our latest film youtu.be/AWgtMwWCCBA?...
At last month’s #ifnotnowthenwhen Rewilding Conference, Charly premiered a 10‑minute version of our film on #restoringancientwoodlands. It was met with some great really feedback 🌳🎬
Coming soon to our channel, a new film on #coppicing now in the works.
#WoodForTheTrees #Rewilding #AncientWoodlands
Coming soon to our channel, a new film on #coppicing now in the works.
#WoodForTheTrees #Rewilding #AncientWoodlands
August 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
At last month’s #ifnotnowthenwhen Rewilding Conference, Charly premiered a 10‑minute version of our film on #restoringancientwoodlands. It was met with some great really feedback 🌳🎬
Coming soon to our channel, a new film on #coppicing now in the works.
#WoodForTheTrees #Rewilding #AncientWoodlands
Coming soon to our channel, a new film on #coppicing now in the works.
#WoodForTheTrees #Rewilding #AncientWoodlands
The 3 stages of #ancientwoodlandrestoration are to halt further decline, transform back to #nativewoodland and to maximise #ecological integrity. Mick Bracken (Woodland Trust) explains in all these stages it is #light that is the most important factor.
August 13, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The 3 stages of #ancientwoodlandrestoration are to halt further decline, transform back to #nativewoodland and to maximise #ecological integrity. Mick Bracken (Woodland Trust) explains in all these stages it is #light that is the most important factor.
🌲What is #ancientwoodland? Land that has been continuously wooded for at least 400 years, during the mid 20th century, nearly half of them were felled and replanted mostly with fast-growing #timber species. Now these precious #Ecosystems are small and fragmented and cover less than 3% of UK land. 🌳
July 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
🌲What is #ancientwoodland? Land that has been continuously wooded for at least 400 years, during the mid 20th century, nearly half of them were felled and replanted mostly with fast-growing #timber species. Now these precious #Ecosystems are small and fragmented and cover less than 3% of UK land. 🌳
The Woodland Trust are championing #ancientwoodlandrestoration too! Join their campaign below...
They say "Unless our government acts decisively, we risk losing these #preciousecosystems forever. Urge your minister to rescue our damaged ancient woods now."
www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/protecting-t...
They say "Unless our government acts decisively, we risk losing these #preciousecosystems forever. Urge your minister to rescue our damaged ancient woods now."
www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/protecting-t...
Rescue our Forgotten Forests - Woodland Trust
www.woodlandtrust.org.uk
July 19, 2025 at 11:04 AM
The Woodland Trust are championing #ancientwoodlandrestoration too! Join their campaign below...
They say "Unless our government acts decisively, we risk losing these #preciousecosystems forever. Urge your minister to rescue our damaged ancient woods now."
www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/protecting-t...
They say "Unless our government acts decisively, we risk losing these #preciousecosystems forever. Urge your minister to rescue our damaged ancient woods now."
www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/protecting-t...
#Ancientwoodlands are vital for biodiversity but many have become #Ghostwoods "once thriving ancient woodlands felled in the 20th century and now smothered by monoculture plantations." @wildcard.land's new Ghost Wood campaign is calling on @forestryengland.bsky.social to restore these lost habitats.
Rewild the Ghost Woods - Wild Card
The UK's ancient woodlands were cut down and replaced with ghostly timber plantations. Rewild the Ghost Woods campaigns for their restoration
wildcard.land
June 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
#Ancientwoodlands are vital for biodiversity but many have become #Ghostwoods "once thriving ancient woodlands felled in the 20th century and now smothered by monoculture plantations." @wildcard.land's new Ghost Wood campaign is calling on @forestryengland.bsky.social to restore these lost habitats.
Our film-maker Charly lived at Coed Hills for some years and is excited to be back this weekend for #Coedffest to celebrate and share films including the newly released “Ancient Woodland Restoration - The Story of Light and Life” along with two others from the WFTT series, and Q&A afterwards.
June 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Our film-maker Charly lived at Coed Hills for some years and is excited to be back this weekend for #Coedffest to celebrate and share films including the newly released “Ancient Woodland Restoration - The Story of Light and Life” along with two others from the WFTT series, and Q&A afterwards.
🌳 Our New Film! Journey with us to Cornwall, exploring #ancientwoodlandsrestoration on land that now covers less than 3% of the UK @philsturgeon.com (Protect Earth) at High Wood & Mick Bracken (Woodland Trust) at Millook. Discover why such ecosystems matter and how they bring hope for biodiversity!
Ancient Woodland Restoration - A story of life and light.
YouTube video by Wood For The Trees
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May 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
🌳 Our New Film! Journey with us to Cornwall, exploring #ancientwoodlandsrestoration on land that now covers less than 3% of the UK @philsturgeon.com (Protect Earth) at High Wood & Mick Bracken (Woodland Trust) at Millook. Discover why such ecosystems matter and how they bring hope for biodiversity!
Oceanic Rainforests. Millook on the North Cornish coast is a prime example of why we need to protect and restore these rare #ecosystems. #TemperateRainforest #Conservation
April 26, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Oceanic Rainforests. Millook on the North Cornish coast is a prime example of why we need to protect and restore these rare #ecosystems. #TemperateRainforest #Conservation
High Wood, Liskeard: Conifer timber forest, in the process of #ancientwoodlandrestoration. In our next film see how Protect Earth is breathing new life into this ancient forest. #LostRainforestOfBritain
April 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM
High Wood, Liskeard: Conifer timber forest, in the process of #ancientwoodlandrestoration. In our next film see how Protect Earth is breathing new life into this ancient forest. #LostRainforestOfBritain
From #conifer plantations to #nativewoodlands: Charly has been down in Cornwall filming the transformation PAWs sites. A story of hope for our #ancientwoodlands. #WoodlandRevival
April 17, 2025 at 8:08 AM
From #conifer plantations to #nativewoodlands: Charly has been down in Cornwall filming the transformation PAWs sites. A story of hope for our #ancientwoodlands. #WoodlandRevival
SIGN THIS IMPORTANT PETITION! Stop Dartington Hall Trust destroying a groundcreaking, 31 year old #foodforest @agroforestryrt.bsky.social a unique example that has inspired both our film maker @pocketfullofacorns.bsky.social and myself to create our own #forestgardens.
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Stop the Destruction of the World-Renowned Dartington Forest Garden
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March 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
SIGN THIS IMPORTANT PETITION! Stop Dartington Hall Trust destroying a groundcreaking, 31 year old #foodforest @agroforestryrt.bsky.social a unique example that has inspired both our film maker @pocketfullofacorns.bsky.social and myself to create our own #forestgardens.
#WorldRewildingDay Gratitude to everyone championing the revival of #naturalecosystems @rewildingbritain.org.uk
At recent screening of 'Wilding'
@kneppwilding.bsky.social alongside our film below, people said it really helped to explain what was happening in #rewilding and why
#rewildingtogether
At recent screening of 'Wilding'
@kneppwilding.bsky.social alongside our film below, people said it really helped to explain what was happening in #rewilding and why
#rewildingtogether
Rewilding: Regenerating the Treescape, part 10 of Wood for the Trees
YouTube video by Wood For The Trees
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March 20, 2025 at 5:59 PM
#WorldRewildingDay Gratitude to everyone championing the revival of #naturalecosystems @rewildingbritain.org.uk
At recent screening of 'Wilding'
@kneppwilding.bsky.social alongside our film below, people said it really helped to explain what was happening in #rewilding and why
#rewildingtogether
At recent screening of 'Wilding'
@kneppwilding.bsky.social alongside our film below, people said it really helped to explain what was happening in #rewilding and why
#rewildingtogether
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Woodland creation and management are key to delivering significant environmental benefits, from boosting biodiversity to enhancing ecosystem resilience. 🦉🌿
Learn how improving existing woodlands and creating new ones can maximize their environmental value: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/143260-...
Learn how improving existing woodlands and creating new ones can maximize their environmental value: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/143260-...
New report reviews management and creation of woodland for biodiversity and wider environmental benefits - Forest Research
Forest Research has published a new report which summarises the current evidence on how woodland management and creation affects biodiversity, ecosystem resilience and key environmental benefits.
www.forestresearch.gov.uk
January 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Woodland creation and management are key to delivering significant environmental benefits, from boosting biodiversity to enhancing ecosystem resilience. 🦉🌿
Learn how improving existing woodlands and creating new ones can maximize their environmental value: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/143260-...
Learn how improving existing woodlands and creating new ones can maximize their environmental value: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/143260-...
In our 2nd film Tom meets Dougal Driver head of www.growninbritain.org/ who encourage responsible #woodlandmanagement, and certify UK #woodland products Discussing how successful management ensures #productiveforests, delivering #biodiversity, #carboncapture and #watermanagement benefits.
The Importance of Woodland Management: Wood For The Trees, Film #2: Jan2020
YouTube video by Wood For The Trees
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March 16, 2025 at 10:04 AM
In our 2nd film Tom meets Dougal Driver head of www.growninbritain.org/ who encourage responsible #woodlandmanagement, and certify UK #woodland products Discussing how successful management ensures #productiveforests, delivering #biodiversity, #carboncapture and #watermanagement benefits.
Our first #woodforthetreesuk film introducing our first series, way back in 2019! We wanted to record a series of conversations with #woodland experts about the future of our #forests, to show at the #COP26 UN Climate Change summit in Scotland. Here's why...
The Future of Britain's Forests. Wood For The Trees Film #1 Introduction
YouTube video by Wood For The Trees
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March 15, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Our first #woodforthetreesuk film introducing our first series, way back in 2019! We wanted to record a series of conversations with #woodland experts about the future of our #forests, to show at the #COP26 UN Climate Change summit in Scotland. Here's why...
With #InternationalWomensDay this weekend we're celebrating the dedication and leadership of #WomenInForestry, recognising their role in paving the way to a more #sustainable future. Here's a thread with some of our #films featuring women making substantial contributions in this vital sector 🧵1/4
March 6, 2025 at 9:13 PM
With #InternationalWomensDay this weekend we're celebrating the dedication and leadership of #WomenInForestry, recognising their role in paving the way to a more #sustainable future. Here's a thread with some of our #films featuring women making substantial contributions in this vital sector 🧵1/4
Meet our team: Tom Barnes is managing director and 4th generation owner of #VasternTimber: a family owned sawmill and #timber merchant that specialises in #BritishTimber. He's champion of British grown timber in the built environment, and co-author of the #NationalWoodStrategy for England.
February 25, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Meet our team: Tom Barnes is managing director and 4th generation owner of #VasternTimber: a family owned sawmill and #timber merchant that specialises in #BritishTimber. He's champion of British grown timber in the built environment, and co-author of the #NationalWoodStrategy for England.
Meet our Team: Charly Le Marchant is an environmentalist and nature-based film maker. You can find more of her work here at pocketfullofacorns.com. @pocketfullofacorns.bsky.social #pocketfullofacorns #woodforthetrees #woodlandmanagement #ukforests
February 23, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Meet our Team: Charly Le Marchant is an environmentalist and nature-based film maker. You can find more of her work here at pocketfullofacorns.com. @pocketfullofacorns.bsky.social #pocketfullofacorns #woodforthetrees #woodlandmanagement #ukforests
Charly is showing our films on Continuous Cover Forestry at Frome Potato Day and Seed Swap, this Sunday @ Cheese and Grain- 1:30pm till 2.15pm
Charly also co-designed and coordinated the community orchard planting and Wassail at Weylands in Frome.
Book your FREE spot bit.ly/4hZs8yS
Charly also co-designed and coordinated the community orchard planting and Wassail at Weylands in Frome.
Book your FREE spot bit.ly/4hZs8yS
February 13, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Charly is showing our films on Continuous Cover Forestry at Frome Potato Day and Seed Swap, this Sunday @ Cheese and Grain- 1:30pm till 2.15pm
Charly also co-designed and coordinated the community orchard planting and Wassail at Weylands in Frome.
Book your FREE spot bit.ly/4hZs8yS
Charly also co-designed and coordinated the community orchard planting and Wassail at Weylands in Frome.
Book your FREE spot bit.ly/4hZs8yS
In the second part of our recent series we spoke with David Pengelly at Stourhead Western Estate to discuss how financially viable #ContinuousCoverForestry is, why #forest owners should consider it and what Government and #Timber industry could do to support it.
Link to full film in comments
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Link to full film in comments
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January 21, 2025 at 11:08 AM
In the second part of our recent series we spoke with David Pengelly at Stourhead Western Estate to discuss how financially viable #ContinuousCoverForestry is, why #forest owners should consider it and what Government and #Timber industry could do to support it.
Link to full film in comments
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Link to full film in comments
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In our most recent series we went to Stourhead Western Estate and spoke with David Pengelly BSc(Hons) FICFor to see if #timberproduction and #ecosystem #biodiversity can co-exist in #ContinuousCoverForestry
The link to the full film is in the comments
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The link to the full film is in the comments
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January 21, 2025 at 10:47 AM
In our most recent series we went to Stourhead Western Estate and spoke with David Pengelly BSc(Hons) FICFor to see if #timberproduction and #ecosystem #biodiversity can co-exist in #ContinuousCoverForestry
The link to the full film is in the comments
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The link to the full film is in the comments
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What's the future for UK #woodlands and #forests? Everyone's talking about #treeplanting, but there is lot to consider: What do we plant? Where? Why? Who pays? How is it managed? In our short films we interview experts to provide insights and ideas.
#trees #uktimber #rewilding #agroforestry
#trees #uktimber #rewilding #agroforestry
January 21, 2025 at 10:13 AM
What's the future for UK #woodlands and #forests? Everyone's talking about #treeplanting, but there is lot to consider: What do we plant? Where? Why? Who pays? How is it managed? In our short films we interview experts to provide insights and ideas.
#trees #uktimber #rewilding #agroforestry
#trees #uktimber #rewilding #agroforestry