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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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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.

Beaver with tags in water
Blog
03 June 2020

Once a key part of wetland habitats, these ecosystem engineers were hunted to extinction. Now they’re returning to our forests to see if they can help restore our wetlands and...

White-tailed eagle flying in blue sky
Blog
11 May 2020

Discover what the young eagles have been up to and what sightings of other eagles from continental Europe mean for our birds.

Harvester felling trees in the distance on frosty ground
Blog
04 May 2020

Hear from harvesting forester Alistair on how his team have been maintaining the vital timber supply during the pandemic.