Conservation & Forestry For Teenagers
During 2009/2010 we were fortunate to receive an SCC grant to deliver forestry and conservation with 13- 19 year olds. During the time we built up relationships with groups and individuals and many have continued their involvement through volunteer days.
We have two youth representatives on our committee.
We continue to support volunteers through the conservation and volunteering element of their Duke of Edinburgh Award.
We are pleased that some young people have been signposted to careers in countryside management and forestry and conservation as a result of their involvement with us.
Some have also tried out other rural skills such as green woodwork, spoon carving and bow making.
Many thanks to Somerset County Council for their support for out of school activities..
We also provide sessions for ASDAN groups and through Connexions. Participants can progress towards nationally recognized John Muir Award as well as their ASDAN awards.
We have been involved in several collaborations with our local Forest Education Initiative to run various projects with teens. We deliver sessions regulatly to secondary schools. 
We run a regular group on Wednesdays for KS4 + pupils who have an interest in a possible career in forestry, conservation and countryside management. Adult ratios are a minimum of 1:3 and the days are also suitable for young people with learning difficulties up to age 25. Carers are welcome to attend too.Call Deb on 01458 223444 or email forestschool@beccott.com for more info