Welcome to our newsletter archive, a valuable resource that we use to communicate with all of our Friends. If you have not yet registered as a Friend of the Trust, please do so, we can then keep you informed of developments at the woodland.
Newsletters are presented in reverse chronological order - the latest first.
March 2021
Winter 2021
Changes at the Equestrian Centre, Fighting disease, replacing old stock and diversifying species.
Summer 2019
Summer 2019
Hedgerows and habitat creation, revised glade map and new rules for permitted planting in the Woodland. A focus on Butterfly and moth conservation and ancient trees, and much more!
Summer 2018
Summer 2018
New glades, new map. Nature conservation focus plus a spotlight on Fungi in the woodland. A glimpse of the stunning flora and fauna now making an appearance and more.
Summer 2017
Summer 2017
Our 10th Anniversary, Funeral Costs, Going out in Style! Native Trees Fauna and Wildlife, Memorials, 7 New Glades and a Rill, Naming help! Woodland Lodge, Ash Dieback and more
Summer 2016
Summer 2016
Hard working volunteers really do make a difference! The new glades are really taking shape and we would love your views on a new Memorial lodge.
Summer 2015
Summer 2015
Last years Open Day, Diocese of St Albans ‘Celebrate 100’. We also selected the three new glade names!
Summer 2014
Summer 2014
Trust creates 6 new glades and avenue of trees! Another 9.4 acres opened giving us 12 acres of woodland already. Greatest protection possible under English Law.
Summer 2013
Summer 2013
The woodland recorded its busiest year so far. We also had Volunteers from the RSPB visit, observe and record the different species of birds, 20 so far. First Owl box is up!
Summer 2012
Summer 2012
Announcement made to expand woodland. Planning permission granted and footpath to be moved. Excellent advice from Faith Woodland Communities on biodiversity.
Summer 2011
Summer 2011
Goldcrest glade opened. Interesting article on our memorial benches that are carved by local woodworker, Ed Burnett plus an insight into the new memorial Vases by Neil Kinselly.
Spring 2010
Spring 2010
Choosing a funeral plan to take care of all your financial arrangements. Trust seeks consecration of additional woodland and an interesting article about our memorials.
April 2009
April 2009
Open Day invitation for June. A great article on eco coffins. The last year has seen an increase in interest from media and public encouraging us to develop more glades.
May 2008
May 2008
One year on. Open Day on 7th June. New roadway built. We also address the reasons behind choosing St Albans Woodland Burial at Keysoe as your final resting place.
Autumn 2007
Autumn 2007
Our first edition! Woodland officially opened and consecrated on 7th June. One of only two protected woodlands. Reception details and why people are choosing woodland burials.