Leeds Coppice Workers is a workers cooperative that was formed in 2012. There are 8 current members who all work part time. LCW members help out with day to day running of the coop and all take an active role in all manner of LCW jobs including coppicing and woodland management.
Tom has been a member of Leeds Coppice Workers since 2014. Tom acts as a point of contact for landowners and assists with various administrative tasks alongside fun in the woods. In 2020 he completed a part-time MSc in Arboriculture and Urban Forestry at Myserscough college. He is a professional member of the Arboricultural Association and an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Foresters. He is also a director of the National Coppice Federation, Leeds Tree Care and Yorkshire Community Woodland Society. He enjoys making things from wood and playing music whenever time allows!
Rowan studied plant biology at the University of Leeds and went on to do a year’s traineeship with Yorkshire wildlife trust. It was through the traineeship that she got her chainsaw license and first learnt about coppicing and woodland management. Rowan is also interested in wildflower identification and coppice crafts, especially carving wooden flowers!
Josh is LCW secretary and part of LCW finance team. He takes a share on day-to-day admin, and can also advise about mushroom logs. Josh has a background in co-op development and sits on the committee of the National Coppice Federation ‘mapping management committee’ as finance and governance officer. He is a keen woodworker, specialising in roundwood timber framing and outdoor structures.
Aled has been working for LCW since 2016. As well as enjoying practical days in the woods he is responsible for orders, manages website, social media and runs the hedge laying course. Aled is also a freelance community music practitioner and dry stone waller.