Woodland Path

The project

This guide documents the design and construction of a low-impact woodland path set deep within a forest landscape in Sussex.

What the guide teaches

• Assessing woodland sites during winter to understand ground and drainage conditions
• Planning routes that respond to trees, roots, and natural growth patterns
• Using aerial imagery and ground observation to define flowing paths
• Setting out organic routes shaped by existing vegetation
• Carefully stripping and reusing leaf litter and woodland mulch
• Working sensitively around root zones with hand tools and light machinery