House of Wessex receives second Royal visit . . . 1300 years later
Her Royal Highness, the Countess of Wessex, formally opened our uniquely reconstructed Anglo-Saxon building during a visit yesterday. Named the ‘House of Wessex’, the replica seventh century building has been painstakingly built over a period of two years with the help of experts and hundreds of volunteer days. In 2016, during preparations underway before planting …. Read More
Announcing the death of our trustee Peter Savill
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our long-standing trustee and great friend to Sylva Foundation, Dr Peter Savill. Dr Peter Savill, formerly Chair of Trustees – Sylva Foundation Peter served as a trustee for the charity since its inception ten years ago, and was a great friend and professional colleague …. Read More
Forestry Fieldwork Resources Launched for Secondary Schools
Fieldwork in the Forest, our new forestry fieldwork resources for secondary school geography teachers and pupils launches today. Fieldwork in the Forest The resources are the culmination of four years of consultation with geography teachers and effective partnerships, working across England’s education and forestry sectors. The Sylva Foundation, with support from Patsy Wood Trust and …. Read More