Supporting the development of community, small scale and social enterprise tree nurseries across Wales

Since 2020 we have been delivering the CommuniTree project in collaboration with Coed Cadw (The Woodland Trust in Wales).  “The Woodland Trust has received £25 million in funds, thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery, to help create, protect, and restore native woodlands across the UK.  The CommuniTree project which guides people in achieving these goals, was made possible through these funds.

Each year we have run training and networking sessions designed to support new and existing nurseries to develop the skills and capacity they need in rode to be able to grow the trees for our future woodlands, and have developed a suite of resources to help navigate regulatory requirements.

We currently have a database of almost 100 small scale nursery practitioners with different areas of expertise and experience who share information/skills and progress via events and workshops, networking sessions and dedicated area-based Whatsapp groups.

In the 2024/25 season we ran a series of three sets of three workshops to take people through the stages of nursery practice from seed collection to growing on. We also ran two successful networking days and online and in person Ancient Tree Recording days. Plans for 2025/26 are in development – updates coming soon!

Contact Jayne for more information about training dates and how to sign up, or keep an eye on our Eventbrite page for the latest news on upcoming workshops 

To understand more about the project and community tree nurseries watch this short film. 

CommuniTree Resources

We have also developed these seed collection quick- guides, that summarise key issues:

Artist Poster

A specially commissioned poster with identification and collecting information on some of the most common tree seeds in the UK.

Download a PDF of the poster here

Magu Coed

Part of the CommuniTree project is to develop a tree seed and growing network.  In 2022 we launched the Magu Coed (tree growing) Network – for anyone interested in growing, raising, planting, and looking after native trees in Wales. We have an expanding mailing list of nearly 200 gardeners, foresters, charity, business, council officers, and general public.

Magu Coed WhatsApp groups:

If you would like to get more involved why not join the regional WhatsApp networks to share general information and questions, to swap seeds or meet up regionally.

To join please click the links

North Wales:              Magu Coed Gogleddol

South East Wales:     SE 303 provenance trees

South West Wales:    303 provenance trees

Mid Wales:                 Magu Coed Mid Wales