The Forestry England Blog

Orange autumn leaves on a branch over a stream
Photo credit: David Marsden

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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Eggs in a nest on the ground
Blog
24 February 2024

Spring brings bird nesting season, but not all birds make their nests in trees!

Flowers at Castle Neroche
Blog
20 February 2024

Get lost in the magic of nature from wherever you are. Check out our favourite nature-focused podcasts.

Butterfly sat in oak leaves in canopy
Blog
15 February 2024

Find out the best places to spot butterflies and discover how we've been working to support them. 

Muddy Hands Children
Blog
19 January 2024

Check out our list of family-friendly indoor and outdoor activities to keep the family happy!

A man walking through a forest clearing
Blog
02 January 2024

There's something for everyone in the forest and the new year is the perfect time to start planning your year of adventures.

close up of osprey chick
Blog
22 December 2023

We’ve put together our highlights of 2023 to celebrate nature and share the joy!

Three adults walk through the forest chatting and smiling
Blog
22 September 2023

Nature can be seen as a sanctuary, a place to break barriers and find inner peace. This is true for the Wanderers of Colour community.

A smiling woman wearing a summer hat pours a drink from a flask, on a picnic blanket with two children.
Blog
30 June 2023

Here are the perfect spots for a picnic in the North East this summer.