Cumbria Woodlands becomes a CIC 21 May 2026 We've had some changes here at Cumbria Woodlands. We've always evolved and changed over the 30+ years that Cumbria Woodlands have existed, and we are continuing this tradition. In some ways, becoming… Read more
Working Class Heroes Vs. Himalayan Balsam 21 May 2026 This year, we are continuing to work with Working Class Heroes on various woodland sites in Cumbria. Recently, we returned to Haverthwaite Heights with Olivia from the National Park to take another… Read more
Canopy Learning is currently migrating to Silvestor 14 April 2026 Canopy Learning is moving to its new home in Silvestor. Cumbria Woodlands have partnered with Silvestor to continue to deliver our high-quality woodland-focused courses. The only thing changing will… Read more
Case Study - Time And Space 4 December 2025 Thornthwaite Farm Thornthwaite Hall is a small holding of approximately seven hectares near Wigton in the North West of Cumbria. The land is mostly grazed by sheep, but includes three hectares of… Read more
Case Study - The Ghost Wood of Brown Spring Coppice 4 December 2025 Brown Spring Coppice – to plant, or not to plant? Brown Spring Coppice, near Ings, is a 13.86-hectare field of what first appears to be rough grazing, with a few trees scattered around. Bounded to… Read more
LIDAR Mapping and Wood Pasture (Talk and Workshop) 13 November 2025 As part of our ongoing rainforest project, we have a workshop coming up in December looking at LIDAR and wood pasture. This workshop is free and aims to give attendees an understanding of the… Read more
Culture, Craft and Ecology Webinar Recording 12 November 2025 The recording of our recent webinar looking into the intersection of culture, craft and ecology within woodland management is now available on the YouTube! The event was hosted by Clare de Villanueva… Read more
Art from the Temperate Rainforest with Jo Clayton 24 October 2025 Join us for a day where we will connect to our temperate woodland through a collective creative expression. When- Monday 10 November 2025 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Where- Great Lindeth Wood, Bouth, LA12… Read more
Webinar- Culture and Ecology. Can we manage woodlands for both? 14 October 2025 Is there really a conflict between managing for cultural heritage and ecological heritage? Join Mike Carswell and Clare de Villanueva for a free webinar as they discuss the real and perceived… Read more
Forest Festival Success 17 September 2025 Once again, the Forest Festival proved to be a huge success at the Westmorland County Show. Despite some changeable weather, we had 100s of people come through the forestry area to watch, learn and… Read more
Forest Festival Returns to Westmorland County Show 29 August 2025 The Cumbria Woodlands Forest Festival returns to the Westmorland County Show for the 3rd year! This year the show is on the 10th and 11th of September, and once again we have a full line-up of all… Read more
Webinar: Restoring Temperate Rainforest - Lessons from the South West 28 August 2025 Join us for a free webinar focusing on rainforest restoration techniques. We will be joined by Angie Cruse from Plantlife, who will discuss techniques used during their recent project to recover 21… Read more