How to put into words the story of The Hillyfield?
It's built on the belief that if you have a dream you have the power to make it come true.
If you like film then watch this excellent video by Wood for The Trees.
Or watch these videos and subscribe to our youtube channel. Here you will find crowd-funding videos from the years we struggled to battle against obstructive planning decisions, and more recent footage of bracken bashing, conservation grazing, and more from Isak Williams who has started documenting our work.
Our Story
Together we grow ecological resilience, deepen community bonds, and cultivate meaning through shared engagement with the land.
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How People Engage
The Forestry Commission fully supports the Woodland Management at The Hillyfield.
Mark Prior
Director of Forestry Commission
The work being carried out on Hillyfield is hugely beneficial for wildlife and the local ecology of the area, connecting local communities with nature, providing sustainable ethical wood sources for local people and enhancing the biodiversity of remnant ancient woodland.
Adam Mahar
Forester National Trust, Wildlife Trust
The Hillyfield team should be proud of what they have achieved
Nick Allison
Saltram and Antony National Trust Garden Manager
Why This Matters
Our work aligns with broader community and landscape aspirations for Dartmoor — enhancing biodiversity, supporting nature-positive land use, fostering skills for future generations, and strengthening rural livelihoods as outlined in the Dartmoor National Park Partnership Plan.
"We have the pleasure of working together with The Hillyfield as part of our education programmes, as they have been hosting both tours and work experience students over the years. The Hillyfield provides us with a unique offering to look at and learn from in the regenerative agriculture landscape and is an exemplary, pioneering woodland project that we are proud to partner with."
Charlie Nemeth
Apricot Centre