Mission Statement

The Woodlander Initiative seeks to purchase land throughout the British Isles and we would like to see this land accessible to our members in every county. Global organisations are buying large areas to be used for “regenerative agriculture” and carbon offsetting, reducing our farming capabilities and limiting your access, in order that they can continue to do business as usual, whilst you are confined to a concrete 20 minute neighbourhood.

The land we purchase is to be used for the benefit of TWI participating members, this will range from conservation of our historic woodland, meadows and pastures whilst allowing members access to the land for recreational activities like walking, hiking and camping.

The Woodlander Initiative recognises the desire for many people to return to the land, in whatever form this may take, from growing fruit and vegetables, rearing poultry and livestock, to smallholdings and sustainable housing. It is our aim to ensure that this holistic, nature based way of living, either individually or in larger groups is encouraged and enthusiastically pursued. We aim to do everything we can within current rules to ensure as many of our participating members can move towards this goal.

The Woodlander Initiative recognises the insidious rules and regulations that seek to remove people from nature and their land. 15 minute cities, 20 minute neighbourhoods, the restrictions on vehicle ownership and the ability to access land, we aim to highlight these issues and to fight them on all fronts.

In addition to the purchasing land, The Woodlander Initiative wishes to encourage its members to pursue individual and group business ideas, from arts and crafts to more commercial endeavours, we understand the obstacles for many people wishing to start a business, with banks usually unenthusiastic, and with any loan or funding offered loaded with the additional burden or additional interest payments. We will wherever possible offer interest free funding on agreed terms with free guidance and support from TWI Officers and members.

The Overarching aim of The Woodlander Initiative is to take back control of our land, our freedoms and our future. We wish to create an environment where an alternative to the planned global technocratic transhuman vision can flourish and lead to a brighter future with a more traditional founding of family, nature and community.