Autumn Leaf Watch

Vibrant red, orange and gold autumn leaves on maple trees, framed by twisting moss-covered branches in a woodland setting.

Help track autumn across the nation's forests

Autumn colour is one of nature's most spectacular seasonal events, and you can help us record it. By sharing what you see during your visit, you'll contribute to a nationwide citizen science project that is building a better understanding of how autumn unfolds across England's forests.

Your observations will help us monitor seasonal change across different regions and tree species. This will create a valuable long-term record of how autumn patterns may be changing over time.

Ready to contribute?

Record which autumn colours you saw and help us tell the story of autumn across the nation.

Last updated: 13/08/2026 13:17

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