Martin Wood – engineer, philanthropist, and conservationist
A joint statement by sister charities: Earth Trust, The Oxford Trust, and Sylva Foundation It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sir Martin Wood (1927-2021). Sir Martin Wood FRS in 2012 Sir Martin and Lady Wood together founded our three sister charities. Each of us has a distinctive vocation, voice and …. Read More
Free Advice for Woodland Owners
If you own an area of woodland in the south-east region of England, you could benefit from free one-to-one professional forestry advice. woodland advice Landowners are increasingly aware of the threats from climate change, pests and diseases, but are also aware of opportunities to provide services from woodlands they manage, such as carbon sequestration and …. Read More
The new Sylva Friends scheme
We are very excited to launch the new Sylva Friends scheme. Join the Sylva Friends The Sylva Friends scheme is for anyone who shares our vision for a society that cares for nature while living in harmony with it. We hope you may be interested in becoming a Sylva Friend because you love what we …. Read More
The New Sylva returns
After selling out early in 2021, we are delighted to announce that The New Sylva is back in print in a new format, with signed copies available in our online shop. The book was co-authored by our CEO Gabriel Hemery as a way of promoting the Sylva Foundation and raising funds towards our activities. The …. Read More