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Guest blog by artist Amanda Loomes, creator of an intimate two screen film installation about sustainable timber as part of our centenary celebrations.
Looking for some shaded forests to explore near you in Bristol? Look no further in your quest for shaded woodlands, we’ve got the ultimate guide to beating the Bristol city heat.
With the climate tragically heating up, we’ve got a number of increasingly hot summers ahead. Cities become significantly warmer than surrounding rural areas due to the ‘urban heat island effect’, so escape Bristol and find a secret spot under the trees of a nearby woodland.
No need to reach for your car keys - you can reach forests near Bristol by bike or bus and do your bit for the planet!
After being absent from the New Forest for 120 years, there are now over 40 pairs of Goshawks living in the New Forest. Watch the live web cam as they rear their young.
