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Every so often, whilst wandering through the forest, you may come across a ginormous coniferous tree with a reddish, thick, fibrous bark

With the longest day of the year fast approaching, make the most of the great outdoors this half term at your local Forestry England forest.

A three-year-old female Forestry England beaver has left her first home in Cropton Forest, North Yorkshire, for a new home in the south of England.

A collaboration between Forestry England, Highland Game and the East Lancashire Hospital Trust (ELHT) is putting locally sourced wild venison on the menu – to the delight of...

This summer, the Commonwealth Games Mountain biking competition will be coming to Forestry England’s Cannock Chase Forest, and to help encourage the next generation of off-road...

Forestry England is delighted that its Bolderwood site in the New Forest has been chosen as part of a nationwide network of 70 Ancient Woodlands to be dedicated to The Queen in...

To celebrate this year’s Sound of the Year awards, Forestry England asked its visitors what their favourite sounds of spring in the forest are.

As the days lengthen and spring sunshine brings gentle warmth, it’s the perfect time of year to emerge from our winter hibernation, venture outdoors for longer, and restore...

Our nation’s forests are a fantastic for boosting our mental and physical health, and are now estimated at saving the UK a staggering £185 million a year in mental health costs.

Forestry England and DPD today announced a four-year partnership to plant and restore woodland across England to tackle climate change and create positive benefits for local...

Forestry England and Forestry and Land Scotland have committed to a new direction for Camping in The Forest (CiTF) by acquiring the business from The Camping and Caravanning Club.

As the cold of winter melts away, spring is once again welcomed into our forests. Bumble bees begin bumbling, butterflies begin fluttering, and in the canopy above, changes of a...

Children today planted the first trees forming a giant forest eye in Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire.

Wyre Forest has become the largest woodland National Nature Reserve (NNR) in England.

Texas have announced additional dates as part of Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, playing Cannock Chase Forest and Westonbirt Arboretum in June...

Texas have announced a north-west gig, playing Delamere Forest in June. They are the final headline act confirmed to perform at the venue this summer as part of Forest Live, the...

You’ve enjoyed a lovely Christmas with your tree taking centre stage, but what do you do with it now?

Hip, hip, hooray for SUPERWORM! Superworm returns to England’s forests with an exciting new family activity trail.

Stretch your legs, breathe in some fresh air and walk off all that delicious festive food with a family visit to one of the nation’s forests near you this Christmas holiday.

Forestry England is urging people to stay away from its woods in much of northern England in the aftermath of storm Arwen.

AstraZeneca UK is partnering with Forestry England and Borders Forest Trust (alongside their global partner One Tree Planted) to launch a multi-year programme to plant over one...

After 20 years of providing a backdrop to many internationally renowned films including Gladiator, Harry Potter and Wonder Woman, Forestry England’s Bourne Wood has made the cut...

A stunning Christmas tree from the ‘land of the giants’ has been chosen to grace one of the world’s most famous landmarks.

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have announced dates as part of Forest Live 2022, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England.