FWF is based in Sussex and is deeply connected to the county’s varied landscape of woodlands, hills and coast.
We recognise, however, that much has been lost and many people feel disconnected from their surroundings, leading to poor social, mental, and environmental health. We are aware that many organisations are working hard on the ground to bring the land and wildlife back to life.
Enchanting Forest will be a collaboration with many of these, helping to bring the human element into projects, using music and art to create connections, start conversations, raise awareness, build bridges, and celebrate Nature’s recovery.
Enchanting Forest will tell the stories of this rich landscape, from the Downs to the sea, using music and visuals, and blending traditional English folklore with contemporary music and natural soundscapes. We will invite local musicians and artists into nature to record songs, poetry and stories inspired by Sussex and collaborate with a diverse array of people, young and old, including individuals navigating mental health challenges.
Enchanting Forest honours a dear-departed friend of FWF David Alexander Yeoman, who struggled with mental health and was one of the driving forces behind its inception and early composition. The resulting album, film, photography, and live performances aim to captivate a broad audience, kindle a renewed reverence for local nature, and inspire action.
The project will fund and support tree planting, rewilding, and environmental action in Sussex through FWF’s various local partners. With the help of local artists and musicians, we will tell the story of this landscape on a backdrop of Sussex’s nature sounds.
- Planting and protection of 1000+ trees, including nursery support, plus maintenance and monitoring.
- Increase biodiversity by creating wildlife corridors through hedgerow planting, creating ponds and wild meadows.
- Community volunteer events.
- Intergenerational events with storytelling, songs, and interactive experiences.
- Artistic elements to showcase the landscapes and local culture.
Partners already signed up to work with Enchanting Forest (discussions are in progress with other restoration organisations in Sussex) include:
- Wilderlands: Where we will help extend hedgerows and create a community orchard
- Springham Farm: Where we will host an event in nature which will be filmed and recorded.
Single and EP - for inspiration, you can watch a video of David Alexander Yeoman (Keys) singing Lady of the Forest for the team at our first Artist residency in Romania.
T-shirt - Exclusively designed by Planet Loving Company for FWF.
Exclusive FWF Tote Bag
Limited edition screen print drawing “Towards Rottingdean” by Stanley Donwood for FWF.
SOLD: Photographic picture of “Sussex Cedars” by Jasper Goodall exclusive print for FWF.
Mix for the Forests - All donors will receive the new Muzica Without Frontiers mix Vol.8 by our founder Nico de Transilvania.
