The Forestry England Blog

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Stories from the nation's forests

Our blog is packed with inspiration and updates from the trees. From seasonal highlights to wildlife projects and ways to make the most of a forest visit, the blog has something for everyone.

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Two men walking on a country road
Blog
04 April 2023

Walking is good for us in so many ways. In the new film, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Harold’s journey starts out as just that.

Vanessa Feltz walking through Wendover Woods.
Blog
16 February 2023

We joined TV personality and broadcaster Vanessa Feltz as she escaped the city rushed and enjoyed a day full of activities at Wendover woods.

The sunrise shining through the trees across a lake
Blog
26 April 2022

Discover our top tips for Forest Listening, the simple act of listening to the sounds of the forest.  

Victoria Pendleton
Blog
11 March 2022

We met with Victoria to hear about what makes the forest a special place. Having recently moved to nearby Wareham Forest, it was the perfect place to find out more from her about...

Community trail clean
Blog
14 September 2021

Forests care for our mental health, as well as our physical health. As part of our partnership with Trash Free Trails we headed to the Forest of Dean to explore how seeing litter...

Woman walking through the forest towards sunbeams
Blog
23 April 2021

If we don’t yet have a forest for wellbeing trail at your local forest fear not, we’ve still got some simple ways to help you tune into nature wherever you are.

Charlie Dimmock
Blog
02 March 2021

We went on a walk in the woods with Charlie Dimmock to hear why she chooses to spend time in the forest.

Jo Staniforth field pathway
Blog
26 January 2021

Find out how Jo, our Active Forest Officer, got inspired to take on the Walk 1000 Miles challenge...