Feeling low this Monday? You are not alone. Monday 18 January has been named ‘Blue Monday’ as it’s claimed to be the saddest day of the year and that’s without a global pandemic to contend with.

Christmas at Bedgebury

Latest research has shown the important role that trees, woodlands and wider nature can play in supporting and protecting people’s wellbeing under the very difficult circumstances of a global pandemic.

With new local restrictions and the shorter days of winter leaving many of us feeling cooped up and isolated, maybe now is the time to mix up your exercise regime to give your wellbeing a boost?

To help spread joy, Christmas celebrations across the country have started early this year. Christmas trees and decorations are going up, boosting people’s moods, and bringing a bit of magic into people’s homes.

Jess Glynne has announced dates as part of Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England.

A very special Christmas tree that is one in a million is destined to become the most famous in Britain.

Doves have announced a special home-forest show as part of Forest Live 2021, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England.

The hidden habits of England's rare woodland bats are being revealed in ways never seen before thanks to ground-breaking new technology piloted by Forestry England and the Bat Conservation Trust.

This autumn is a bumper year for acorns and fruits across much of the nation’s forests. Our oak trees have been producing a large crop of acorns this year, all because of one of nature’s mysterious events known as ‘masting’.

Madness have announced dates as part of Forest Live 2021, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England.

Leading the way in their commitment to plant health and biosecurity are the custodians of the nation’s forests: Forestry England.

Rag‘n’Bone Man has announced dates as part of Forest Live 2021, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England.

Keane has announced dates as part of Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England.

Forestry England are reviewing motorsports in the nation’s forests and are inviting the sector and local communities affected to share their views.

Trees and nature have inspired artists and visionaries for centuries. At Westonbirt a crucial part of our role is to find new ways to engage people with trees and the natural world.

The return of white-tailed eagles to England has reached its next key milestone with the successful release of a further 7 birds on the Isle of Wight.

July is an exciting time for everyone involved with the Kielder ospreys when we get up close and personal with the new arrivals as the chicks are named and ringed.

Combined efforts to bring pine martens back to the Forest of Dean have just reached a major milestone – a number of recently released females have given birth to offspring.

We are happy to announce a new addition to the beaver family at Cropton Forest, with the arrival of another healthy baby kit.  

Forestry England has launched a fundraising appeal in response to offers of help from the community to restore Wareham Forest in Dorset after a devastating wildfire destroyed around 15% of this critically important conservation area.

Forestry England has quickly adapted their Super Prefer lining-out machine to keep staff safe from coronavirus while they continue their essential work preparing seedlings for planting in forests and woodlands.

Since the fire started on Monday 18 May, firefighters from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service with support from others have been working extremely hard to bring the fire under control. The heat and smoke conditions have been very arduous. 

Forestry England’s North District has bought a significant area of land in Northumberland for a new woodland.