 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 hope 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. |
Felling In January 2010 the 160 year old oak tree was felled. It had been grown in a plantation on the Blenheim Palace estate in Oxfordshire. The Future Over the following two years Oxfordshire 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. |  |
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About the project
Growing and using locally-sourced wood is good for the environment and our rural economy.
Wood is part of everyone's life yet many people do not stop and think where it comes from.
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Latest News and ActivitiesOneOak watercolours by Rebecca Hind March 10, 2010 OneOak sawn timber catalogue March 9, 2010 Forester and son interview March 3, 2010 OneOak felling timelapse film March 1, 2010 OneOak at the sawmill February 26, 2010 OneOak timber is extracted February 19, 2010 |
Schools
We are working closely with 300 local primary school children and five partner schools.
If you are a teacher from another school you are welcome to use our resources and to follow the project. |
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Sylva Foundation, Manor House, Little Wittenham, Oxfordshire, OX14 4RA Tel: 01865 408018 |
