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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Eggs in a nest on the ground
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Five forest birds that nest on the ground

24 February 2024

Discover five rare ground-nesting birds found in England's forests and learn how to protect them during the March-August nesting season.

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Purple wildflowers in a summer landscape.
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Podcasts to keep you connected to nature

20 February 2024

Get lost in the magic of nature from wherever you are. Check out our favourite nature-focused podcasts.

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Butterfly sat in oak leaves in canopy
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How to spot woodland butterflies

15 February 2024

Find out the best places to spot butterflies and discover how we've been working to support them. 

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Conservation success stories of 2023

22 December 2023

We’ve put together our highlights of 2023 to celebrate nature and share the joy!

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Three adults walk through the forest chatting and smiling
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Exploring the outdoors and feeling seen

22 September 2023

Nature can be seen as a sanctuary, a place to break barriers and find inner peace. This is true for the Wanderers of Colour community.

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A smiling woman wearing a summer hat pours a drink from a flask, on a picnic blanket with two children.
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Stunning picnic spots in the North East

30 June 2023

Here are the perfect spots for a picnic in the North East this summer.

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Top forest picnic spots in the North West

22 June 2023

The sounds and sights of summer await you at one of these fantastic picnic spots in the North West.

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Best picnic spots in the Midlands

14 June 2023

Discover some of our favourite spots for a picnic in the Midlands.

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