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At camp we may take the fabric of the countryside for granted, but work camps give us the chance to redress that balance a little. Conservation and skills camps involve all kinds of tasks:  coppicing, hedging, path laying, and repairing or reconstructing traditional farm buildings.

FSC conservation and skills camps are cheap, convivial and confidence-building. The camps are generally planned for the over-seventeens, with no upper age limit of course. They are run on similar lines to small standing camps.

There are no special qualifications for volunteers. Everyone can contribute to ensuring that the camp is an enjoyable and memorable experience. In fact it's a great opportunity to try your hand at glee or catering as well as woodcraft.

There are no fees or charges. You travel independently to the camp site or collection point and will be asked to contribute the appropriate amount for the running costs of the camp. This is usually at least £3.00 per day to cover food. You need a tent, very old clothes, and waterproofs.

Week-long camps may qualify for the residential requirement of the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme (Gold). Volunteers from abroad and older campers new to FSC are especially welcome.  Information and enrolment forms may be obtained from the FSC Conservation and skills camps Secretary (an A5 Stamped Addressed Envelope is appreciated) - details are on the relevant contact page

We cannot offer any financial return, although exceptionally, we may be able to contribute to travel expenses in cases of financial need - but the good company of like-minded adults of all ages keeps many people coming back time and again.