The Forestry England Blog

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Stories from the nation's forests

Our blog is packed with inspiration and updates from the trees. From seasonal highlights to wildlife projects and ways to make the most of a forest visit, the blog has something for everyone.

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Two men walking on a country road
Blog
04 April 2023

Walking is good for us in so many ways. In the new film, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Harold’s journey starts out as just that.

Three women ride bikes
Blog
27 February 2023

We take a look at the benefits of cycling in the forest for women and how our Breeze into the Forest rides are the perfect place to start.

Vanessa Feltz walking through Wendover Woods.
Blog
16 February 2023

We joined TV personality and broadcaster Vanessa Feltz as she escaped the city rushed and enjoyed a day full of activities at Wendover woods.

A group of five school children in the forest, wearing high-vis vests and looking at a clipboard
Blog
01 February 2023

What is Ranger in a Bag and how does it work?

Osprey juvenile with identification ring showing by talons
Blog
22 December 2022

Forestry England’s top nature recovery stories from 2022.

Bedgebury Forest - pines and trail
Blog
15 November 2022

Find out about these ancient plants and why we are home to the largest collection of conifers in the world.

Forest Holidays cabin on a crisp winters day
Blog
01 November 2022

Win a forest cabin break up to £1000 in our biggest Christmas competition yet! A real retreat from the everyday.

Three young people cycling on a forest road
Blog
Seven top tips for forest cycling

Forests provide some of the best cycling trails around. We’ve teamed up with British Cycling to bring you top tips and things to think about before heading out on your bike.