Woodland Futures Cumbria

Woodland Futures Cumbria

Encouraging woodland creation and woodland management in Cumbria

Cumbria Woodlands partnered with the Lake District Foundation to encourage woodland management and woodland creation across the county. The project, led by Lochlan Dulson ran for three years, finishing in March 2025.

The Woodland Futures project focused on core work and services that Cumbria Woodlands had been delivering for the previous 30 years. Woodland Futures worked across Cumbria, directly benefiting existing woodlands, encouraging future woodlands and supporting landowners and professionals in the sector.

The project was awarded a grant from the £6 million Trees Call to Action Fund, led by Defra, the Forestry Commission and The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The Trees Call to Action Fund supported projects which protect trees and woodlands, boost forestry skills and jobs, develop woodland creation partnerships, and engage communities with nature. The fund distributed grants between £250,000-500,000 to be spent over three years, funding 12 projects across England.

This project was also supported by the Woodland Trust.

Employment and Training

The project created two full time jobs and one mentoring opportunity for a forestry student.

Engagement

Engaging with over 7000 people through, shows, webinars, face to face events and training.

Advice

The project has provided advice to over 350 landowners which includes 1818 hectares of woodland creation advice and 3604 hectares of woodland management advice.

Forest Festivals

The Project delivered two forest festivals at the Westmorland Show, gaining over 4500 visitors.

Mentor Scheme

Meet Jon, who has worked with the Woodland Futures team over the summer to learn more about the work they do.

Mentor Scheme Success

How did it go? We caught up with Jon to find out how the mentor process worked out and what he's taking away.

Meet Graham

Ancient trees, orchards and skateboards... Read an interview with the Forester working on our Woodland Futures project.

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