We, Jodie and Jordan, have been working to regenerate Tangier Wood, a 10acre semi-ancient woodland, since 2016.

As a DofE Gold Residential Participant, you’ll play a hands-on role in enabling the re-growth and health of Tangier Wood’s native tree species and natural habitats.

You’ll have a fully immersive, off-grid experience – empowered with freedom of action to build the confidence and capabilities to sustain yourself and the woodland resources.

You’ll develop your outdoor skills to comfortably live off-grid; learn about woodland management and conservation; and undertake different woodland management activities which can include:

• Coppicing and thinning trees
• Pole sawing and limbing
• Stream management
• Planting and re-wilding
• General maintenance

Throughout the week, Jordan will dig into his 22yr military experience to offer up bonus skills including tracking and ground sign awareness, and natural navigation. You can also have a crack at axe-throwing on our purpose-built axe-throwing range.

You’ll be camping in the wood for the 5 days with plenty of time to relax, cook and socialise around the fire. We have environmentally friendly composting toilets and solar showers.