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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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Smithy Beck Longhouse - heritage
Blog
20 July 2021

The nation's forests are full of stories of old. Learn more about the historic forest environment and how we care for it.

The motte and bailey at Castle Neroche in the Blackdown Hill
Blog
30 June 2021

Discover the hidden signs of historic landscapes you can find in the nation's forests

Verity Ockenden in a red jersey running along a woodland path
Blog
22 June 2021

We catch up with Verity Ockenden, running Bronze medalist, to find out what inspires her, what advice she has for aspiring runners, and what it is that makes running in the forest...

Forest Holidays cabins at Thorpe Forest
Blog
23 April 2021

Our friends at Forest Holidays love the forest just as much as we do. The forest is much more than a place... it’s a feeling. Here’s five feelings we can help you experience in the...

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.

Sherwood Bushcraft School and youth groups
Blog
21 April 2021

To keep everyone safe, we have introduced some changes to school and educational group visits. Your health and safety is our top priority, and as you would expect we have...

Sherwood Pines Forest Activity Bag
Blog
21 April 2021

For far too long, the quiet murmur of excited school children exploring the forests has been missing from the forests. Now, as lockdown restrictions are eased we are very excited...

Staff standing by helicopter in forest clearing
Blog
06 April 2021

We spoke to area forester Gareth Browning and found out how his team managed some spectacular ‘helicopter forestry’ high above the lakes of Cumbria.