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A white-tailed eagle soaring through the blue sky
Blog
14 February 2023

Four years since the start of our ambitious project, we caught up with white-tailed eagle project officer Steve Egerton.

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
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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.

autumn westonbirt
Blog
06 September 2022

If you're looking for colourful autumn walks to enjoy near you in the Midlands, look no further! We've summarised the top autumn spots in the Midlands, so you can find your nearest...

Red squirrel eating a nut
Blog
06 September 2022

Clear your mind and feel refreshed by the sights, sounds and smells of the most beautiful season in the forest. Explore the many winding paths of fallen leaves, wildlife and...

Young girl in shaun ears reaches into pack
Family fun, free activities, days out and more