
At Wildlore, our work is rooted in Deep Ecology, guided by a sense of Kinship, and shaped by the three pillars of People, Practice and Place.

Our Story
At Wildlore CIC, we create spaces where people can heal, grow and remember their place within the world. Through earth-based practices, we cultivate reconnection, resilience, and regeneration — anchored in deep ecological ethics and a living sense of kinship with all life.
People
We nurture inclusive, supportive communities where all people feel they belong. Our work focuses on connection, wellbeing, and personal growth through practice rooted in the living world.
Practice
We use Nature-based, hands-on activities like bushcraft, foraging, wildlife tracking, and seasonal attunement to build confidence, skills, and deeper awareness of the natural world and ourselves.
Place
We honour the specific landscapes we work in, their history, ecology, and spirit – cultivating a respectful, reciprocal relationship with the land that grounds our work and learning.
Sam Manning
Rainforest Project Officer
Woodland Trust, UK
"Dave was instrumental in founding and growing what is now a thriving volunteer woodland working group at one of our flagship sites, the Avon Valley Woods, in the heart Devon, where the Woodland Trust itself started…"
Pete Etheridge
Director
Greenwood Ecology, UK
"I have known Dave for a long time and have personally benefited from his knowledge, experience and guidance. As a qualified Ecologist, Forest School Leader and Wildlore Practitioner, Dave fosters a holistic approach to the natural world…"
Johanna Nilsson
Director
WILD Sápmi, Sweden
“A passionate ecologist, Dave is dedicated to preserving, protecting and restoring our world for future generations. His work goes beyond his title, expanding into the essence of people where they can thrive and grow in harmony with our planet…”






