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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Staff in waders walking through bog
Blog
23 July 2020

Explore the wonderful and wet world of bog habitats within the nation's forests and why they play a vital role for climate and biodiversity.

Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest Louisa Lake view in summer bench
Blog
21 July 2020

Being a teacher is hard work. Being a teacher during COVID-19 is incredibly hard work. You’ve been adapting to changing expectations, working at pace to develop new ways of...

Family of four walking through the forest on a rocky path
Blog
21 July 2020

A walk in the woods can be a joy. Dappled light, soft trails underfoot, the sounds of wildlife puncturing the hush – these are the things that attract us back to the forest again...

Nightjar sitting on a nest on the ground
Blog
29 June 2020

During summer 2020, we spoke to recreation ranger Amy Howells on how we have been protecting vital habitats for rare species during the pandemic. 

Sence Valley from the air
Blog
28 June 2020

Learn what it takes to find new life in the land by giving nature a helping hand.

Woman walking her dog, silhouetted against forest background
Blog
26 June 2020

Whether you’ve just discovered your nearest woodland, or you’re thinking of visiting for the very first time, check out our visitor’s guide to the forests for everything you need...

Mossy Forestry Commission sign through metal fencing
Blog
18 June 2020

We go behind the scenes with Tony Bartholomew to hear about his experiences in capturing a year in the life of the nation’s forests.

People in forest
Blog
06 June 2020

Learn about the transformative and instinctive power of trees when you step under the forest canopy.