South West Forest

South West Forest provide a valued working relationship with The Ruby Country Initiative, in projects such as the Countryside Clinic and accommodate the initiatives’ office within Cookworthy Forest Centre. South West Forest covers an area of over 300,000 hectares and is broadly bounded by Bodmin Moor, Dartmoor and Exmoor . The aim is to increase tree cover to 15% from the current level of 10% by encouragement and financial support. This would mean 15,000 ha planted over the next 15 years.

SWF offer:
• Free and independent advice on woodland management and creation
• Training to facilitate management of new and existing woodlands
• Support for local communities in the creation and diverse use of woodland through our Civic Woodlands Programme
• Networking and partnership opportunities for farmers and landowners through supporting organisations like the South West Forest Collaboration Group and Ecolots
• An Education Service which visits schools, colleges and community groups in addition to guiding pre-booked groups on activities based at the Cookworthy Forest Centre.

Main aims are to enhance:
• The lifestyles of those living and working in the South West Forest area,
• The environment in which they live; and,
• The opportunities for integrated, sustainable rural development.

For further information about the work and aims of the South West Forest visit: www.southwestforest.org.uk
or call: 01409 221896