The Forest of Avon Trust is the local charity for trees and woodlands in the former county of Avon, which now comprises Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, and Bath & North East Somerset.
The Trust's ethos is to deliver the benefits of trees and woodlands to as many people as possible in the Avon area to benefit people and wildlife.[1] It runs wellbeing activities for people with learning disabilities, mental health needs or dementia;[2][3][4] it works with schools to plant trees and engage children in the natural world;[5] it supports community groups and young people to improve their local environment; and it works with land owners to care for woodlands and plant new ones.[6] The charity also champions the Forest of Avon Community Forest, working with partners to safeguard existing trees and plant new woodland as part of this.[7]
The Forest of Avon Trust provides accredited Forest School training and has trained 185 Forest School leaders since 2010.[8][9]
The Forest of Avon Trust currently manages a community woodland near Upton Cheney, South Gloucestershire.[10][11]