Open Woods

ECO Stewardship Through evidence. Hello, we are Dan & Helen, husband and wife conservation enthusiasts, avid walkers,  and residents of  Enfield Chase here in North London, United Kingdom.  Our Open Woods project exists to conduct independent, open-source investigations of public footpaths in ancient woodland landscapes. We document accessibility barriers and environmental harm, and put the evidence into the hands of government, environmental protection agencies, journalists, and the local community responsible for protecting these irreplaceable places. 

We share our findings openly so others can replicate our work in their own communities or stand with us to advocate here in Enfield Chase. We are on a mission to protect the woodlands for future generations of walkers and to hold politicians to account for their safety and upkeep.    

We produce videos weekly.  Please *subscribe* to this channel and visit our website to read our detailed reports.