Landscape Partnerships
From the legendary exploits of Robin Hood to the creation of grand ducal estates and the impact of coal mining, Sherwood Forest has always been a place rich in history. Miner2Major involved local communities in celebrating, protecting and enhancing Sherwood Forest’s important habitats, special species and rich heritage.
The project delivered activities between 2019 and 2023 across four areas: learning and engagement, nature, heritage and community grants. Take a look at the project’s legendary landscape map [PDF] for an overview of their work.
Our vision was to make Sherwood a place where people can discover a new sense of pride in our nature, history and famous legends.
Steve Little, Scheme Manager for Miner2Major
Miner2Major’s activities ranged from researching local historic figures and wildlife monitoring to forestry management training and improving the area’s 200km of trails.
Community volunteers were involved in surveying forest trails, monitoring Sherwood’s iconic species. They got hands-on with trees and hedgerows – there were 20 community tree planting projects alone.
The heritage strand of the programme included community archaeology projects which used the latest technology to uncover hidden archaeological features in the forest. As a result, more than 50 Historic Environment Records were updated or created. Local groups also helped to identify and record historic buildings in the area, learning valuable skills along the way.
Steve Little, Scheme Manager for Miner2Major, said: "Our vision was to make Sherwood a place where people can discover a new sense of pride in our nature, history and famous legends. It was about celebrating the past, transforming the present and securing the future of this ancient forest."