Small Woods

Small Woods Association is a national charity based at the Green Wood Centre in the Ironbridge Gorge. Charity no. 1081874

We promote sustainable woodland management techniques across the whole of the country, techniques that are better for wildlife and biodiversity, as well as for the timber and woodland products they 'grow'.

Small Woods Association helps anyone looking to manage woods with advice and networking to guarantee the sustainable future of Britain's rich tapestry of woodlands and the valuable role they play in our economic, social and environmental landscape. People can become members through our website, or of course, we are happy to run through membership benefits on 01952 432769.

Small Woods Association delivers many innovative and engaging woodland projects across the UK, including the Woodland Initiatives Network, the National Coppice Restoration Project, Heartwoods, Coed Lleol, forest schools, volunteering and social forestry projects in Hereford, Shropshire and Telford.

At our Shropshire centre we run recommended courses and events, ranging from coracle-making to skills for sustainable woodland management. The Green Wood Centre promotes all things woody and wonderful from our beautiful and sustainable site nestled in the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site. There is also an on-site cafe and a conference room that is available for other Shropshire organisations to hire.

We provide services to woodland owners, practitioners and producers, and we signpost anyone interested in local woods to local groups that encourage access, make products, and provide services or training. We provide input to policy forums, and lobby at all levels to promote the wellbeing of small woodlands and all those who own, manage or work in them.

Small Woods Association publishes a quarterly magazine for our diverse range of members plus a twice-yearly practitioners' magazine for those with a strong professional interest.