Dave Knowles

For over 30 years, Dave has led the Forest of Mercia CIC, a community forest that leads and supports local habitat restoration projects. In addition to creating many new hectares of woodland each year, Dave is a respected craftsperson in fields such as basketry, wood carving, and pole lathing. He has developed a vibrant and inspiring site in Staffordshire that provides willow to craftspeople, holds craft courses and workshops, and hosts educational visits from local schools.https://www.forestofmercia.com