In doing this:
- Groups learn new skills and how to safely use a variety of tools, (weather and safety clothing and equipment provided by the Trust)
- Groups are made aware of their role in the conservation of one of Britain's premier woodland habitats
- Groups are able to work as a team in a manner they may not normally achieve
- Groups, especially those from urban communities, are in a new, outdoor working environment and are able to acquire a fresh outlook on rural and woodland life
Conservation Projects
The Trust runs a number of projects based in the Forest doing various Conservation tasks. Here is an example of the kind of project we regularly run:
Little Heath SchoolLittle Heath School has students with learning difficulties and minor disabilities. We currently work with Little Heath every week, to give the children an opportunity to get out and enjoy the outdoor environment of Epping Forest. They contribute towards a number of projects and carry out conservation work. We teach the students new skills and how to use tools safely and assist them where necessary during conservation activities.
Some of the children who come to the Forest have never been in a Forest before so it is a really valuable experience and gives them a chance to do something different with clear results.
Little Heath is just one example of many groups that we are working with. If you think that you have a group which could also benefit from this kind of experience please contact us.
