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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Top forest picnic spots in the North West

22 June 2023

The sounds and sights of summer await you at one of these fantastic picnic spots in the North West.

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Best picnic spots in the Midlands

14 June 2023

Discover some of our favourite spots for a picnic in the Midlands.

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Picture perfect picnic spots in the South

13 June 2023

Eat delicious lunch rolls surrounded by rolling hills and towering trees on a picnic in the South of England.

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Picture perfect picnic spots in the South West

02 June 2023

Dust off the chequered blanket and dig out the napkins. Here are the perfect spots for a picnic in the South West this summer.

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How to use fieldwork with your class

23 May 2023

What is National Fieldwork Fortnight and how will it benefit your class?

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Why forests are important to wildlife

05 April 2023

Discover our plans for biodiversity to thrive across our landscapes.

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The power of a Forest Pilgrimage

04 April 2023

Walking is good for us in so many ways. In the new film, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Harold’s journey starts out as just that.

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Ten reasons why women should be cycling in the forest

27 February 2023

We take a look at the benefits of cycling in the forest for women and how our Breeze into the Forest rides are the perfect place to start.

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