Having been using this site for a few months now, the only resource that seems to be in short supply is the very land on which to bushcraft. I'm sure people are aware that there are plenty of sites to buy British woodland, and I am not suggesting that this idea hasn't occured or cropped-up before.
I for one know that I cannot afford to buy woodland on my todd, and I know that people do buy it, and I know that when they do buy it, it is generally underused. But if I was able to buy a share in some woodland, which would give me 365 access I might be interested.
Of course there are obstacles:
Exactly how many shares would be needed to provide affordability yet keep a check on over subscription? (This would of course depend on the scale of the area)
Where exactly would the Land need to be situated (I was thinking of M4 area, but of course there could be regional buys, and shareholders of land in the scheme could use other sites on a reciprocal basis)
Legal ussage issues (what can you do on non-commercial land?)
Woodland management (I think members would consider this as a pleasure rather than a chore)
I'm just looking for feedback at the moment, to get peoples thoughts and fears.
And I'm not be the best person to organize this if it starts to happen (someone with relevant experience would obviously be better, and perhaps someone who is well known to everybody in the community). So this is just a feeler. Or just a way to explore possibilities and get people thinking.
I've seen some excellent woodland come up for sale, some with water, some with ancient trees, lots in beautifull settings, it would be nice to think that some of it could be realy enjoyed and cared for.
I for one know that I cannot afford to buy woodland on my todd, and I know that people do buy it, and I know that when they do buy it, it is generally underused. But if I was able to buy a share in some woodland, which would give me 365 access I might be interested.
Of course there are obstacles:
Exactly how many shares would be needed to provide affordability yet keep a check on over subscription? (This would of course depend on the scale of the area)
Where exactly would the Land need to be situated (I was thinking of M4 area, but of course there could be regional buys, and shareholders of land in the scheme could use other sites on a reciprocal basis)
Legal ussage issues (what can you do on non-commercial land?)
Woodland management (I think members would consider this as a pleasure rather than a chore)
I'm just looking for feedback at the moment, to get peoples thoughts and fears.
And I'm not be the best person to organize this if it starts to happen (someone with relevant experience would obviously be better, and perhaps someone who is well known to everybody in the community). So this is just a feeler. Or just a way to explore possibilities and get people thinking.
I've seen some excellent woodland come up for sale, some with water, some with ancient trees, lots in beautifull settings, it would be nice to think that some of it could be realy enjoyed and cared for.
