Woodnet was established in 1996 as a partnership of woodland owners and timber processing companies wishing to make better use of locally-sourced materials. A number of initiatives came out of this collaboration, including:
Further information and access to these activities can be found elsewhere on this site.
In 2000, WoodNet became formally constituted as a Company Limited by Guarantee (not-for-profit), with Members, rather than shareholders.
The current members of the company are:
The company is supported by trading activity, through sales information, consultancy and advertising, and by grants and contributions from other charitable foundations.
WoodNet members also established WoodNet as an educational charity, which was regsitered with the Charity Commission in 2000 (Reg. No. 1081302)
Woodnet undertakes education projects, skills training, and timber-related R&D projects, involving young people and the general public.
Woodnet has the support of several Trustees with experience in the field of education and rural land management who contribute their expertise in a voluntary capacity.
