We are thrilled to share the news that we have been awarded the Royal Forestry Society‘s GOLD Award for Community Woodland of the Year 2026 🏆.
This recognition is a testament to the hard work, passion, and collaboration of everyone involved in managing, nurturing, and protecting our woodlands for people and wildlife. From supportive Trustees to our brilliant forestry team at English Woodlands Forestry Ltd – to over 1000 volunteers of all ages and abilities who have gifted their time over the last 4 years. And partners High Weald National Landscape Weald to Waves Sussex Nature Sense Eforests Forest Research Newt Conservation Partnership Project Ripple Effect
Special educational needs pupils, vulnerable adults, Duke of Edinburgh participants, retirees, and everyone who wanted to ‘give back’. We applaud you and the positive impact you have made in our High Weald woodland landscape and biodiversity 👏.
A huge thank you to the Royal Forestry Society for this incredible honour and sponsor The Woodland Trust, and congratulations to all the other winners celebrating excellence in forestry in 2026! 🌳
