We’re now proud guardians of almost 7 acres of woodland in southern Oxfordshire, not far from Henley-on-Thames. A little patch of the countryside for the YesTribe to nurture and protect. Part of our ethos is to encourage people out into wild places because that way they’re more likely to care for the habitats they enjoy, and our woodland is no exception.
We want to create welcoming, inclusive and accessible opportunities to work, camp and learn, so our woodland days will be a mix of gentle forestry - clearing dense coops of wood, building insect and small mammal habitats, replacing fences and replanting native species - and peaceful wild camps after a meal and chats around the campfire.
Now and then we’ll open up the wood for bushcraft and camping skills sessions, but on the whole we’re keeping footfall low for the sake of the woods and the creatures that live there. This is why we don’t make the location public.
If your school, community group or organisation likes the idea of a visit to the woods, for team building, a campout or just a wander, then drop us a line.
And do sure you’re signed up to Wake Up Wild on Facebook so you come along to the next event at the YesWoods that you can, then we’ll send you directions and location and will look forward to spending some woodland time with you.
The YesTribe Woodland Community Fund
Our long-term vision is to band together with our regional community members around the UK and purchase small plots of woodland.
This will enable better accessibility to woodland time for all, as well as a safe space to hang out and camp without fear of being moved on.
We’re working out the official bits to make this possible but watch this space.
