Meet Earth Trust’s volunteer hedgelayers

Around Earth Trust Farm, community reserves and even in our car parks you may notice that many of our hedges are “laid”. We spoke to three of our hedgelaying volunteers, Bill, Martin and Mike, to find out more.

Behind the scenes with an Earth Trust apprentice – part 3

In September 2020 we were thrilled to welcome Beth Hall as an apprentice to the land management team. More than a year on, it was time for Beth to say goodbye and move on to her next adventure. Here she reflects on her time at Earth Trust and her hopes for the future.

Caring for the earth

Having “good” soil can improve plant health, promote the ecosystems that live within it and increase carbon sequestration - but how do we monitor and maintain soil health?

Woodlands in spring

Spring has sprung and the Earth Trust woodlands are a hive of activity with wildlife and nature at their busiest.

Winter tree planting at River of Life II

Published December 2021 Although it might feel like winter is a time for slowing down, at Earth Trust it’s one of our busiest times of year! As the last of the leaves fell from the trees, staff and volunteers were getting ready to begin hedgelaying, coppicing and tree planting –…

Working towards a greener, flourishing future for people, nature and planet

We seek a world where nature and people thrive in balance and where, as individuals, we all have a deep understanding of our environment, our place in it and our role in caring for it.

Wonder is the beginning

Stars and planets have been inspiring and guiding humans both spiritually and physically at this time of year for centuries.

Turning challenges into opportunities

Paul Hill, Head of Environmental Land Management, explains the challenges and opportunities facing land management at Earth Trust.

Sir Martin Wood (1927-2021)

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our founder and patron Sir Martin Wood (1927-2021).

Martin Wood – engineer, philanthropist and conservationist

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sir Martin Wood (1927-2021).

An open letter to COP26 leaders: putting people at the heart of change

This week sees the start of COP 26. Urgent action is needed. Here is our letter to those in Glasgow currently discussing the fate of our planet.

Chair of South Oxfordshire District Council starts fundraising for Earth Trust

Cllr Jo Robb, Chair of South Oxfordshire District Council, joined up with Earth Trust as one of her chosen charities for 2021.