“FROM THE GROUND UP“
A new zine for The Forest of Dean giving accessible, achievable ideas to help anyone support local soil health and food security.
Forest Community Energy
We are a community of people who believe that the future of energy should be clean, fair, and locally owned. As a Community Benefit Society, we bring neighbours, friends, and partners together to create renewable energy projects that put the people of the Forest of Dean, and the planet, first.
Our mission is about more than generating power – it is about empowering our community. Every panel we install, and every project we launch, helps cut carbon, tackle fuel poverty, and keep more of the benefits here, where they belong.
We are owned and governed by our members, which means everyone has a voice. Decisions are made collectively, and the profits we generate are reinvested into local projects – from supporting families with energy costs to funding initiatives that strengthen our community.
By working together, we are proving that renewable energy is not just possible – it’s powerful. It’s a way to take action on climate change, create resilience, and ensure that the benefits of the green transition are shared by all.
We are more than an energy society. We are a movement for a brighter, fairer, sustainable future – built by the community, for the community.
https://www.forestcommunityenergy.org.uk
hello@forestcommunityenergy.org.uk
https://www.facebook.com/ForestCommunityEnergy
https://www.linkedin.com/company/forest-community-energy/posts/?feedView=all
Yorkley Village Garden
We’re Yorkley Village Garden; a community garden and orchard, located in the heart of the Forest of Dean. We connect the local community with nature, nutrition, and resilience – sharing the knowledge, tools and space to grow wonderful organic fruit and vegetables.
To find us using What3words: crystal.reflected.stitch
https://www.facebook.com/yorkleyvillagegarden
Coleford Grows
We are a community organisation with the aim of growing vegetables, fruit, herbs and flows collectively and naturally.
We are wanting to create a community garden that is to be a social and learning environment for all.
No previous experience is required.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/302286957806855
Parkend Community Orchard
Parkend Orchard is a community orchard and wildflower meadow, with a range of fruit trees. The fruit is to share with the local community and we are keen for more members of the community to get involved with the orchard.
https://www.facebook.com/parkendcommunityorchard
Blakeney Hill Growers
We are a community small holding where the cost, the risks, the work and the harvest are all shared by members. New members are always welcome. There is a myriad of ways to join in – we’re happy to work out the best way for each person to get involved.
https://www.facebook.com/blakeneyhillgrowers
Wylderne
Wylderne is a purpose-led business rooted in nature. It was established as a community benefit society to protect the wilderness centre as a community asset for now and future generations. Set in 30 acres of ancient woodland and picturesque grounds, the centre provides space to reconnect with nature through biodiversity, sustainability and skills development.
FODDC
Forest of Dean District Council’s Climate Team works with local partners to deliver resilient, climate friendly food systems. From supporting community growing and food skills to promoting sustainable agriculture and ecological land management, our work connects climate action, nature recovery and community wellbeing.
Forest Food Network
The Forest Food Network (or FFN) is all about supporting good, healthy, locally grown and produced food. We work with anyone from local businesses to community organisations to help develop a thriving and more resilient food economy in our district.
Forest Food Network | Cinderford | Facebook
FODCAP
We are a Hub that brings together people, businesses and groups to take action on climate and nature.
Help us to prepare for the changing climate and build stronger, happier communities.