About Stroud Woodland Co-op


The Co-operative is the proud owner of Folly Wood which we bought as a community.  The share holders manage this 3 acre woodland near Stroud which overlooks the Slad valley. 

Stroud Woodland Co-op was set up as an Industrial and Provident Society. This means we are legally bound to carry out our business for the benefit of the community. This includes:

  • To realise the environmental, biological, landscape, economic, social, cultural, educational and recreational value of woodland ecosystems in and around Stroud as a resource for a sustainable community; and
  • To acquire, hold, steward, create, and manage woodland, land and property sustainably in trust for biodiversity, social enterprise, access and community benefit for present and future generations.

To find out more about how we are organised and what we do click here: Stroud Woodland Co-op Organisational Structure.