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Ospreys have returned to nest in the forests of Kielder Water & Forest Park for the twelfth year in a row. And whilst it is just another season for the ospreys it is a year unlike...

Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, where acts perform in spectacular woodland locations around the country has been cancelled.

The government has told everyone to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives.

Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra have announced a date as part of Forest Live, the third and final headline act appearing at Sherwood Pines in the summer concert series...

Looking for some out-of-this-world spring activities for the kids this half term? For those with the spirit of adventure, bundle up and look no further…

If you’re struggling to find the motivation to keep New Year’s resolutions when it comes to getting fit, researchers have found that exercising in forests is the perfect natural...

The Forestry Commission is working with Google Expeditions to take schoolchildren on virtual tours of working forests.

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

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

Jack Savoretti has announced a south east date as part of Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England.

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

Christmas comes but once a year and choosing your Christmas tree is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the festive season.

James Morrison and Will Young have announced co-headlining dates as part of Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England.

A new survey commissioned by the Forestry Commission has found that more than two thirds of people in the UK think they spend too much time inside between October and March. Almost...

The Forestry Commission unveils major new art commission at Suffolk’s Thetford Forest to celebrate 100 years of forestry

Leading psychiatrists and the largest provider of outdoor recreation in England are urging people to continue venturing outdoors this autumn and winter to improve their mental...

Once a familiar feature of the woodlands in England, the pine marten stood on the brink of extinction – until now.

Forestry England has launched new waymarked running trails in 18 forests around the country.

Forestry England experts at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum have today announced a new project to help safeguard the ancient Silk Wood (which makes up around two-thirds of the...

For the very first time in history, Forestry England has confirmed that an alien has crash landed into one of the nation’s forests. Lu-La, from the Shaun the Sheep Movie...

A new art film and installation revealing hidden stories from the working forest. This autumn will see Northumberland’s Kielder Water and Forest Park welcome The Custody Code, a...

Amid the climate crisis, increasing demands for timber and wildlife on the brink, forests and trees have never been so important for people and nature.

Published to mark the centenary of the Commission, British Forests examines not only its unique history but also the Commission's role in research, and the promotion of tree...

The first white-tailed eagles to be reintroduced to England have been released on the Isle of Wight.