After the initial meeting of the Woodland Working Group on 23rd June
2010 Angie, Anne Mary, Bernard, Camilla, and Christine decided there was
enough interest in and around Knighton to encourage members to grow wood
for fuel and also for fruit and nuts, and timber to be used locally.
Having access to woodland might also enable us to use it for educational
and cultural projects in line with our general objectives in TVEG for a
more sustainable and locally based lifestyle. We have therefore now
formed Knighton Tree Allotments Trust – a Company Limited by Guarantee -
that will take overall responsibility for the project.
We have seven Trustees who have taken on various responsibilities:
Christine Brooks (Chair), Angie Zelter (Secretary and Coordinator of the
first Pilot Plot), Anne Mary Davies (Treasurer), Camilla Saunders, Colin
Cummings, Gary Cowell and Will O’Leary.
Please consider becoming a Friend of the Knighton Tree Allotments Trust.
A downloadable application form is available here. (Opens in a new window.)
The objects for which the Trust is established are for the benefit of
the public in and around Knighton and the Teme Valley, including the
members of the Trust, so that they can plant and maintain woodlands to
provide themselves with affordable access to firewood, fruit, nuts and
other woodland products in a sustainable manner
The Trust is called Knighton Tree Allotments Trust and it has the following aims and objectives:-
The objects for which the Trust is established are for the benefit of the public in and around Knighton and the Teme Valley, including the members of the Trust, so that they can plant and maintain woodlands to provide themselves with affordable access to firewood, fruit, nuts and other woodland products in a sustainable manner by:-
1. setting up a Model Tree Allotment where skills can be learnt and shared and where trees are planted wherever appropriate to produce a sustainable supply of woodland products, including firewood, fruit, nuts, and timber whilst encouraging biodiversity. The distribution of the woodland products from this Model Tree Allotment will go to all those directly involved in working and managing the Model Tree Allotment including those who are also Trustees or members of the Trust;
2. acquiring and providing affordable use of land for local people to grow their own firewood and woodland products by the setting up of Tree Allotments;
3. promoting education, skill-sharing and knowledge of woodland management, sustainable eco-systems, biodiversity, and related scientific and artistic endeavour;
4. managing all lands held by the Trust in a sustainable fashion, so as to enhance the diversity, productivity and beauty of the environment, in accordance with organic principles, for the benefit and happiness of present and future generations;
5. encouraging participation in all of the above activities of the Trust by the general public and specific interest groups of all ages, abilities and backgrounds;
6. acquiring lands whether freehold or leasehold, with or without buildings and fixtures, and of a character, size and location to be decided by the Trustees.
Click on the links below for more information. They will open a PDF file in a new window.
Summary of Knighton Tree Allotments Trust – What is it and How will it Work
Knighton Tree Allotment Trust – Memorandum and Articles of Association
Become a Friend of the Knighton Tree Allotments Trust (Opens in a new window.)
If you want to get involved then please contact Angie on 01547 520929 or at woodland@tveg.org.uk