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Come help our goal to improve biodiversity!

The experience

You'll be working in the woods helping me sustainably manage the land with a goal to improve biodiversity, increase native species and get an insight into the world of forestry. Ideally suited to someone strong who's good with their hands.

This can include axing logs, collecting deadwood, coppicing trees, moving woodchip, planting trees, clearing invasive species, making tree protectors, DIY projects as well as joint help cooking and cleaning.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Requirements

Fluent English

Between 20 and 50 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Volunteers will help me in the woods with a variety of activities 5 days per week with 2 days off. Mostly working with trees and a selection of by-products associated with forestry. I'm managing 6 acres of private woodland in a quiet location not far from local towns and transport. 1 hour from London.

Activities & Shift

Asking for 5 hours help per day across a variety of forestry related tasks and projects. Weather can often affect which activity takes place along with the seasons. Currently exploring the world of charcoal making which is a priority going forwards as a possible sustainable business idea but still learning the old ways.

Rules

Please be respectful of the natural environment and local residents. This is a calm space in nature. I'm a naturist for many years so the woodland is clothing optional.