Welcome to OneOak

OneOak is an education project of the Sylva Foundation. We aim to bring people closer to growing trees for wood, by following the full life story of one oak tree.

We aim to increase understanding of sustainable forestry by working directly with school children and families, and via this website, at local events and through local and national media.

Activities to date

A mature oak tree was chosen for the project that had grown in a plantation on the Blenheim Palace estate in Oxfordshire. Its felling in January 2010 was witnessed by 250 children and 150 guests.

The OneOak tree has become one of Britain's most studied trees. We now know that it was 222 years old when felled. It has also become the focus of some stunning tree art.

Latest News and Activities

December 1, 2011

Winning design in national school furniture competition takes shape

November 22, 2011

OneOak timber in the hands of Makers

November 8, 2011

Sylva Christmas Card

November 3, 2011

OneOak timber used in house build

October 31, 2011

Sylva online shop launched

The Future

From 2010 until 2012 dozens of crafts people and others will be using the wood from the OneOak tree. They will be creating buildings, making furniture and other beautiful wooden objects, producing essential everyday items, and creating heat and energy.

We are also taking OneOak exhibitions around the country, culminating in some major exhibitions during 2012, at which we will bring together the wood products made from the tree, together with the artwork and the science.