Who are we? - Some questions answered...

Who are the Tottington Woodlanders?
We are a group of volunteers who formed 12 years ago.
We are a registered charity that supports a designated local nature reserve.

Where is the wood?
In Small Dole, a village near Henfield in West Sussex, off the A2037. The reserve is just south of Woods Mill (Sussex Wildlife Trust HQ). It is signposted from the main road through Small Dole. See where we are.

What do we do?
The group manages a 13 acre woodland by using the traditional method of coppicing. We conduct surveys to assess the effects on wildlife

What are the aims of the group?
To maintain the woodland for the benefit of the wildlife, preserve ancient skills and educate the general public.

What activities are we involved in?
The group coppice the woodland and survey its wildlife, we produce our own charcoal, we attend various rural shows where we can be seen operating pole-lathes, we make different products to sell and also hold social events such as a Wassail every December.

But don't I need special skills and lots of free time?
NO - we welcome anyone who is interested and can spare just a few hours per year. Lots of SMALL contributions make a LARGE difference.