Our Assumptions
Everyone makes assumptions, right?
Given that many organisations around the world are causing major changes based on their assumptions, and given that our organisation is responsible for interventions in some of our most important ecological systems, it seem important to be transparent about the assumptions we are basing our work on.
Assumption #1
British woodlands/forestry need to be resilient economically and ecologically.
Assumption #2
Managing woodlands benefits woodland ecology… but not all the time.
Assumption #3
We need a more ecologically balanced approach to woodland management (but plantations are not evil).
Assumption #4
We need to re-instate local timber processing chains.
Assumption #5
We must cautiously embrace technology.
Assumption #6
Woodlands can provide meaningful rural livelihoods.
Assumption #7
People need to be in the woods more than they are.
Assumption #8
Woodlands help people feel better.