A partnership established in 1995 to help timber growers and wood users make the most of our local timber resources in SE England

The trees and woodland site of East Sussex County Council

Welcome to East Sussex County Council's woodland home page. Here you will find lots of information about trees and woodland in East Sussex and why we think this issue is important. Whether you want to know about woodland walks, how to buy environmentally friendly timber or simply facts and figures for your studies you will find it here.

If you have not visited our site before check out Why Woodlands. Or if you work in the timber or woodland industry you may like to receive a free copy of WoodLots a newsletter about selling and buying timber. If you are a school teacher there is lots of information on woodland education sites in East Sussex and free fact sheets on the environment to help you in your lessons.

To work you way through the many branches of our site we have divided the information into four main areas:

Why we in East Sussex are concerned about trees and woodlands both here and in distant lands.

There is much you can do to protect trees, woodlands and forests throughout the world by being an active green consumer or even buying your own wood. Find out how ....

Whether strolling through autumn leaves, spotting rare flowers or tasting the free fruits of the forest there is much to enjoy in East Sussex woodlands. We give you some of the best places to check out.

These pages are a must for all teachers whether you teach 5 or 15 year olds. We give you ideas for how to link woodland education to the national curriculum as well as places to visit.

EXTRAS!!!!

If you have any comments or suggestions we would like to hear what you have to say - from wherever you are in the world. Simply complete our feedback form and you could win a free beautiful woodland poster.

To find out about the people who contributed to this web site, see credits.