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Rally car race
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03 February 2021

After comprehensive stakeholder consultation and an independent review, Forestry England today announces that motorsport will continue to benefit from access to the nation’s...

Child drawing
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15 January 2021

Feeling low this Monday? You are not alone. Monday 18 January has been named ‘Blue Monday’ as it’s claimed to be the saddest day of the year and that’s without a global pandemic to...

Wellbeing - man in woods
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16 December 2020

Latest research has shown the important role that trees, woodlands and wider nature can play in supporting and protecting people’s wellbeing under the very difficult circumstances...

Woman running pushing buggy and with dog
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14 December 2020

With new local restrictions and the shorter days of winter leaving many of us feeling cooped up and isolated, maybe now is the time to mix up your exercise regime to give your...

Family shopping for Christmas trees
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09 December 2020

To help spread joy, Christmas celebrations across the country have started early this year. Christmas trees and decorations are going up, boosting people’s moods, and bringing a...

Photograph of Jess Glynne
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23 November 2020

Jess Glynne has announced dates as part of Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England.

Man chopping down tree
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18 November 2020

A very special Christmas tree that is one in a million is destined to become the most famous in Britain.

Forest live Doves
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02 November 2020

Doves have announced a special home-forest show as part of Forest Live 2021, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England.

Brown long eared BAT
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30 October 2020

The hidden habits of England's rare woodland bats are being revealed in ways never seen before thanks to ground-breaking new technology piloted by Forestry England and the Bat...

Group photo of Madness
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16 October 2020

Madness have announced dates as part of Forest Live 2021, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England.

trays of tree seedlings growing in a large glasshouse
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15 October 2020

Leading the way in their commitment to plant health and biosecurity are the custodians of the nation’s forests: Forestry England.

Photograph of Rag'n'Bone Man
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02 October 2020

Rag‘n’Bone Man has announced dates as part of Forest Live 2021, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England.

Keane band members
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18 September 2020

Keane has announced dates as part of Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England.

Car flying through the air at track racing event
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10 September 2020

Forestry England are reviewing motorsports in the nation’s forests and are inviting the sector and local communities affected to share their views.

bird on pen ledge playing with rope
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17 August 2020

The return of white-tailed eagles to England has reached its next key milestone with the successful release of a further 7 birds on the Isle of Wight.

Osprey chicks
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28 July 2020

July is an exciting time for everyone involved with the Kielder ospreys when we get up close and personal with the new arrivals as the chicks are named and ringed.

Pine marten on a fallen tree at night
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13 July 2020

Combined efforts to bring pine martens back to the Forest of Dean have just reached a major milestone – a number of recently released females have given birth to offspring.

2 baby beavers
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02 July 2020

We are happy to announce a new addition to the beaver family at Cropton Forest, with the arrival of another healthy baby kit.  

WAREHAM FOREST FOLLOWING DEVASTATING WILDFIRE
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01 July 2020

Forestry England has launched a fundraising appeal in response to offers of help from the community to restore Wareham Forest in Dorset after a devastating wildfire destroyed...

essential work preparing seedlings for planting in forests and woodlands.
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04 June 2020

Forestry England has quickly adapted their Super Prefer lining-out machine to keep staff safe from coronavirus while they continue their essential work preparing seedlings for...

Volunteers
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20 May 2020

Since the fire started on Monday 18 May, firefighters from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service with support from others have been working extremely hard to bring the fire...

Landscape
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29 April 2020

Forestry England’s North District has bought a significant area of land in Northumberland for a new woodland.

Image of lake
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28 April 2020

The government has asked us all to stay safe by staying at home, but if you’re missing forests and nature as much as we are, look no further: Forestry England is here to help by...

Trail modifications
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23 April 2020

Some unofficial and dangerous modifications to Whinlatter Forest’s popular Altura Trail North Loop have been discovered by Forestry England Rangers out doing safety inspections. 

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