About Dronley Woods
and Garry Stewart
Dronley Woods was purchased by the community in 2019. Today it is managed as a multi-purpose woodland, where biodiversity, education, and timber production are equal priorities.
Continuous Cover Forestry
Dronley Woods is managed under continuous cover forestry principles. This means that the woodland is never completely cleared, allowing us to maintain a diverse range of habitats and species, while also producing high-quality timber.
Community Involvement
The management of Dronley Woods involves the local community and schools in various ways. We want the community to take ownership of Dronley Wood and develop the woodland to benefit future generations and to rekindle a woodland culture that existed a long time ago. We offer training, research, cooperation, education, and local employment opportunities.
Garry Stewart
Garry played a leading role in managing and developing Dronley Wood. He dedicated an unbelievable amount of time to Dronley Community Woodland. Garry was involved in all aspects of woodland management, from cutting gorse and broom, burning brash, footpath work, woodworking, fencing, tree planting to woodland surveys and funding proposals.
