Supporting woodland owners and forestry innovators

The Northwoods Innovation Programme has been established to accelerate innovative approaches and technology to stimulate practical action in unmanaged and undermanaged woodlands, as well as improve biodiversity and sustainability.

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Welcome to the Northwoods Forestry Sector Support Programme

Northwoods is hosted and managed by Reheat, joined by a consortium of industry experts, with collective expertise in forestry, woodland management and encouraging the growth and development of the forestry workforce through training, business support and the creation of new markets for forest products.

About Northwoods

Read more about our projects and stakeholders.

Discover more about our core funded projects, case studies and members of the Northwoods consortium.

Reheat

Reheat is a low carbon heat specialist that hosts and manages Northwoods. With in-house forestry industry expertise, Reheat brings substantial programme management, training and funding knowledge to Northwoods. reheat.uk.com

Forestry Commission

A Woodland Management Focus Area Pilot undertaken as part of Round 1 of the Woods into Management Forestry Innovation Funds (WiMFIF), identified un- and under-managed woodlands in the Northeast and Yorkshire, supporting woodland owners to bring their woodlands into management.

Sylva Foundation

As part of the Northwoods Innovation Programme, Sylva Foundation launched new functionality on its myForest digital mapping platform, enabling users to create and download geospatial pdf maps for use in the field with third party mobile technology.

Martin Glynn FICFor

With over 30 years experience providing consultancy, research and project development services to the forest industry and related sectors, Martin promotes and enables sustainable forest management and creation through supply chain and market initiatives.

RDI Associates

RDI Associates provide forest management, timber marketing and afforestation, grant applications, and timber measurement and mapping work, technical consultancy and research contracts, training courses and events.

Timber Auctions

Timber Auctions operate Europe's leading electronic round timber marketing service for buyers and sellers throughout the UK, supporting Northwoods by increasing confidence and transparency in the timber market, particularly for inexperienced woodland owners

Green Business Finance

Green Business Finance supports UK SME businesses with investment in green energy technology and carbon friendly equipment, working with Northwoods participants to refine their business models.

Upcoming Event

We hosting multiple, online and in-person events per year based on our programmes. Delivered by our forestry experts, we always ensure they are welcoming and of high value to participants.

Tree and Timber Measurement and Marketing

This course is designed to teach the woodland owner or manager to understand the volume assessment of single or stands of trees.

Introduction to Woodland Management

Introduction to Woodland Management (managing to the UK Forestry Standard)

This course covers the topics of managing woods and for what purpose, management planning, forest ecology, woodlands and water, the impacts of climate change, crop assessment, felling trees, harvesting and extraction, biosecurity and regulations.

Wildlife Management with Wild Track Pro

Join our free webinar for an introduction to and live demonstration of Wild Track Pro

Testimonials

‘Very interesting and useful discussion. Great format. Very accessible.’

Chris, Woodland Owner

Northwoods attendee, Northumberland

'It really gave me the overview I needed’

Woodland Manager

Webinar Attendee

‘We are thrilled to have launched this cutting-edge functionality’

‘The myForest Team is thrilled to have launched this cutting-edge functionality, enabling users to take the work they’ve done in myForest out into the field with them.’

George Dennison, Sylva Foundation

Northwoods Innovation Programme project

'We are delighted to be providing support for this project’

The Forestry Commission are delighted to be providing support for this project which will enable woodland owners of all types to overcome barriers to management.

Jack Clough, Forestry Commission

Northwoods Innovation Programme funding body

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