The Community Forest Trust (CFT) supports, enables and champions the work of the 15 Community Forests across England who, in turn, create woodlands that ensure urban areas are economically, socially, and environmentally more sustainable and resilient for everyone. Collectively we strive to enhance the environment for both people and wildlife.
Mission
Our mission is to support, enable and champion the work of Community Forests across England.
Vision
Our vision is for a strong and resilient network of Community Forests across England that enhance the environment for both people and wildlife.
Values
We are passionate about the power of trees to transform urban environments
We aim to be innovative, share knowledge and collaborate to achieve best practice in the field of community forestry
We see community forestry as a way to achieve widespread, environmental, social and economic benefits
We act as an advocate for Community Forests and aim to listen, be responsive and work in close partnership
CFT is a Company Limited by Guarantee and a Registered Charity.
We support 4 subsidiary bodies that sit within the CFT group: Community Forest Land Trust (CFLT) – established to purchase and hold land, The Mersey Forest Foundation (MFF) – established to provide fundraising capacity and administer funds, Cumbria (Raise) Community Forest and Tees Community Forest.
