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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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Why Forestry England do wildlife reintroductions

25 February 2020

Discover how we return missing species to our landscapes.

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Tiffany Francis-Baker stood next to stream in the forest
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Becoming a writer in the forest | Q&A with Tiffany Francis-Baker

08 November 2019

Find out about our writer in the forest residency from Tiffany Francis-Baker

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Zakiya Mckenzie crouched on forest floor
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Becoming a writer in the forest | Q&A with Zakiya Mckenzie

08 November 2019

Find out about our writer in the forest residency from Zakiya Mckenzie

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Woman running towards sunset in the forest, autumnal forest
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Where do you go for your mental wellbeing?

09 October 2019

"I’d often find ways to escape the city and head into the forest near where I grew up. It was a place where I could switch off from everything and just slow down. I loved it, and...

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How Westonbirt Arboretum is transforming thousands of lives

02 October 2019

Westonbirt Arboretum’s community progamme helps people with mental health conditions, addictions, behavioural difficulties, autism and dementia through the power of trees.

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Our first 100 years sets us up for the challenges that lie ahead

29 August 2019

A guest blog from our Chair Sir Harry Studholme on the date of our 100th birthday

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Beat the heat | Top spots near Manchester to cool down this summer

22 July 2019

Escape the city heat with one of our top spots near Manchester

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Beat the heat | Top spots near London to cool down this summer

26 June 2019

Beat the heat | Top spots near London to cool down this summer

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