Keeping it local
With this we’re now ready to purchase a state of the art sawmill, so Westonbirt Arboretum timber can be milled right here on site.
This is a huge positive step for so many reasons. Let’s hear from the experts just what this means.
“As the National Arboretum, we are of course always conscious of our environmental impact. Not only will this contribute to a reduced carbon footprint, but the ability to mill and sell timber here on site will aid our increasing financial self-sufficiency, ensuring Westonbirt Arboretum’s long term sustainability.”
Andrew Smith, Arboretum Director
“Trees are what it’s all about. From propagating seeds right here on site, to planting them out into the arboretum, and watching them grow and mature to magnificent specimens – it really is phenomenal to witness this process. A sawmill will give these trees a new lease of life, as quality pieces of Westonbirt Arboretum timber.”
Mark Ballard, Curator
“It’s astonishing what you can create from a bit of wood. My chair making courses are in their 20th year and 2,000 people have taken part. Having a sawmill at Westonbirt Arboretum will allow us to engage even more people with incredible timber.”
Paul Hayden, Westonbirt Woodworks
We’re a fifth of the way towards our £140,000 target.
Can you help us on the next stage of our journey? Click here to donate or find out more about the Wood Project
