CWA Membership

CWA has around 200 members across our group, associate, and individual membership categories.

  • To view who and where our Community Woodland Group Members are, have a look at our Members Map.

  • You can read about the benefits of membership here.

  • Find out more about Individual, Group or Associate Membership below.


Membership runs from the 1st May to the 30th April the following year, and membership renewal invitations are sent out annually in April.

    • Applications received up to and including December 31st - the full membership fee will apply for the current membership year

    • Applications received between January 1st and 30th April - the full membership fee will apply, but membership will run through to April 30th the following year (so up to 16 months of membership on joining , rather than the usual 12 months)


  • Full voting membership of CWA is restricted to community-led organisations. Individual members do not have a vote but can serve as Directors if nominated by a voting member organisation.

    Individual membership costs £15 per year.

    To apply, please:

    1. Complete and submit the Individual Membership application form

    2. Pay here

      If you require the form in a different format, please email us at admin@communitywoods.org .

  • Voting membership of CWA is open to community woodlands groups (defined as any democratic, community-led organisation engaged in aspects of woodland management on their own or in partnership with others).

    CWA’s group membership structure is based on the group’s annual turnover (income).

    • Small Group (turnover less than £1,000): annual membership £15 per year

    • Medium Group (turnover between £1,000 and £30,000): annual membership £40 per year

    • Large Group (turnover over £30,000): annual membership £65 per year

    To apply, please:

    1. Complete and submit the Group Membership application form

    2. Pay here

      If you require the form in a different format, please email us at admin@communitywoods.org .

  • Associate Membership costs £125 per year. Please contact: admin@communitywoods.org