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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Tiffany Francis-Baker stood next to stream in the forest
Blog
08 November 2019

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

Zakiya Mckenzie crouched on forest floor
Blog
08 November 2019

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

Woman running towards sunset in the forest, autumnal forest
Blog
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...

Community Westonbirt
Blog
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.

Juvenile eagle flying above trees
Blog
12 September 2019

Meet our white-tailed eagle project officer and find out what the birds have been getting up to since release

Couple walking along trail with sun shining through trees
Blog
29 August 2019

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

Close up of white-tailed Eagle over water
Blog
22 August 2019

The UK's largest bird of prey, the white-tailed eagle, has been returned to England's shores in this exciting conservation project.

Blakemere lake with leaves from trees around the edge of the picture
Blog
22 July 2019

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