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Find a forest
Things to do
Activities & wellbeing
Walking
Running
Cycling & mountain biking
Horse-riding
Go Ape
Segway
Unwind
Family fun
Zog
Gruffalo
Easy access trails
Adventure activities
Forest activity sheets
Play areas
Picnics and barbecues
Events, music & arts
Live music
Art in the forest
Running events
Stay in our forests
Forest Holidays
Forestry England Camping
Visit with a class
Plan a school trip
Download resources
Forestry and wildlife
Managing forests
The forest lifecycle
Climate and the future
Creating forests
See all managing forests
Trees
Conifer species
Broadleaf species
Tree pests and diseases
Timber sales
Habitats
Open habitats
Peatlands
Veteran trees
See all habitats
Wildlife
Protecting wildlife
Wildlife reintroductions
Beavers
White-tailed eagles
See all wildlife
Creating forests
Support us
Donate
Donate online
Legacy giving
Merchandise
Volunteering
Become a member
Forestry England membership
Join your local forest
Renew your membership
Corporate partnerships
Membership
About us
What we do
Who we are
For people
For nature
For the economy
Public programmes
Education and learning
Forests for wellbeing
Arts programme
Contacting us
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Forest 100: a year in the life - focus in
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Working forest
People enjoy outdoor leisure in the forests; but we need to remember they were created 100 years ago as a place of production providing timber for the nation.
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Working forest II
Working forests provide timber for the nation and the people behind the scenes keep the forests thriving.
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People's playground
From exhilarating mountain bike trails to gentle family walks with easy access for all, the forest has become a place of relaxation, play and escape.
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Natural landscape
Though clearly planted with timber production in mind, the forest appears as a changing landscape throughout the seasons.
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