Wed 25 Nov 2026 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Whinlatter Forest, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5TW
This is one of a series of field visits run by Cumbria Woodlands this autumn with the aim to bring people together to discuss, learn and ask questions about woodland sites in Cumbria. They are an opportunity to visit special places and to connect with others who are passionate about woodlands, forestry and trees! The events are open to all, but will be particularly useful to those working with or around trees and woodland.
This visit to Whinlatter is a great example of current good practice when it comes to a multi-benefit forestry. This visit gives everyone the opportunity to have a tour of Whinlatter Forest and an open discussion about productive forestry in general. Cumbria Woodlands hope this will provoke some honest discussion about what a working forest like this delivers, and what it might look like in the future.
The day is not a demonstration of what good forestry looks like, it is a demonstration of what current best practice looks like, with the experts that are delivering it on hand to explain the nuances and answer any questions.
The hope is that attendees go away with a broader view of the possibilities within productive forestry and a better understanding of the challenges when it comes to managing a site like this!
The event is designed for people whose roles are based in the environmental, farming, and forestry sectors in Cumbria, though anyone who is interested in what the future of forestry in Cumbria could look like is welcome.
