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The Lost Woods of the Low Weald and Downs
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The Lost Woods project is bringing local people together to learn about, explore, and care for woods across the Low Weald and Downs in Sussex.
Woodland Management training courses | Lost Woods project
Woodland Management training courses | Lost Woods project
Learn woodland management techniques in the Low Weald, Sussex. Train in traditional skills including coppicing and making sustainable products.
Meet the conservation group - the Friends of Markstakes Common
Meet the conservation group - the Friends of Markstakes Common
Across the Low Weald and South Downs, many of our irreplaceable habitats are taken care of by dedicated volunteers. One such volunteer group is The Friends of Markstakes Common, who help look after the nature reserve in Chailey, East Sussex. Find out more, including how to join in volunteer efforts.
LATEST BLOG: Reconnecting with wild woodlands
LATEST BLOG: Reconnecting with wild woodlands
Over past centuries, we have lost not only nature, but our collective memory of what a truly wild, healthy landscape looks like. Fran Southgate, Wilder Woodlands course trainer, explains how through the Lost Woods project we are working to restore our connection to nature and help make woodlands wilder again.
Ask the Government to rescue our Forgotten Forests
Ask the Government to rescue our Forgotten Forests
40% of the UK's ancient woodlands are vanishing before our eyes. Now, we have one golden opportunity to save these Forgotten Forests. The English and Scottish Governments must put plans in place to rescue them, before it's too late. #ForgottenForests
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Visit the Lost Woods | Lost Woods project
Visit the Lost Woods | Lost Woods project
Discover the ancient woodlands nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of the Low Weald and Downs. Our map shows just some of the woods open to the public across East and West Sussex.
Mapping the oldest trees of the Low Weald and Downs
Mapping the oldest trees of the Low Weald and Downs
Every ancient tree is irreplaceable. It is a piece of living history, often hundreds of years old. But despite their age and biodiversity value, they do not have much legal protection and are in danger of being lost.
Tell us about a tree - recording ancient and veteran trees
Tell us about a tree - recording ancient and veteran trees
If you spot an ancient or veteran tree in the Lost Woods project area, or you think one might be growing in your garden or on your land, please let us know.
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