It takes a community to raise a forest
Our mission is simple
We bring together communities, landowners, policy makers and artists to co-create sustainable woodland in diverse landscapes to address the climate crisis and improve the health, wellbeing and opportunities of Cumbrian people.
How can I get involved?
Transform your land
Plant trees or hedgerows to improve and enhance existing areas
Volunteer your time
Help us with planting or share your views – join us to raise our community forest
Partner with us
Share our vision? We work with multi sector organisations of all sizes
Where we are
Raise operates throughout Cumbria, while the Community Forest is focused on areas around the urban centres of the county. This means our work is focused nearer to the coast and runs from Carlisle to Barrow.