Sign this petition to stop Dartington Hall Trust destroying a groundbreaking 31 year food forest project of international importance. The landmark site has inspired and educated thousands of people from all around the world (including our own forest garden at Sussex) as well as hosted imported scientific research on carbon storage.

“Throwing us off is not the same as giving a tenant in a building notice – they can easily move. This food forest is irreplaceable. It is literally priceless. What the DHT are doing is ecological vandalism driven by greed... we obviously need a secure long term tenancy, and we spent 4 years negotiating this with Dartington Hall Trust and had a verbal agreement to go ahead with the last CEO Alan Bolden. Then with regime change they reneged on that agreement and refused to give us a long term deal." Garden founder Martin Crawford.

Sign this petition to show we value this irreplaceable ecosystem and reject corporate greed. 

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UPDATE - 29/9/26: 

The great news is that ART now has the opportunity to purchase the forest garden which will safeguard it in perpetuity!

ART has already raised some of the funds, but are looking to raise £100,000 towards the total needed to cover the sale price and legal fees. Whatever you can afford, it will all help and you will know that you have contributed to securing the forest garden for future generations. If you are a UK taxpayer then ART can also claim Gift Aid on your donation.

You can donate at www.justgiving.com/campaign/savethefg

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IMPORTANT REMINDER:

DO NOT donate directly to Change.org - the money donated goes to boost the petition rather than the garden fundraiser

Donate via the link above. 

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MORE INFO:

Go to:

https://www.agroforestry.co.uk/save-dartington-forest-garden/

Or to see Dartington Forest Garden's legacy at Sussex:

https://www.instagram.com/forestgardensussex/