Restoring Sussex woodlands

The Lost Woods project is bringing local people together to learn about, explore, and care for woods across the Low Weald and Downs.

Together, we can reconnect with our ancient woodlands and revive, restore, and protect them for future generations.

Welcome to the Lost Woods

Sited between two designated landscapes in Sussex, the Lost Woods are fragmented, threatened and in need of our protection.

Latest news, events and training

Big Butterfly Counting in the Lost Woods

Butterfly Conservation's annual Big Butterfly Count (a UK wide survey to help assess the health of our environment simply by counting butterflies) has started and Michael Blencowe from the Lost Woods team has been out supporting community groups to survey their local butterflies.

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July 27, 2026

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News

Lost Wood Community Get Together 2026

Join us for our fourth annual 'Seeding Ideas' Community Get-together!

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September 25, 2026

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Event

Introduction to Coppicing

For absolute beginners who want to learn the basics, this course is an essential introduction to a fundamental skill for woodland management.

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October 12, 2026

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Training

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