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Jess Glynne announces Forest Live dates for 2021

23 November 2020

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

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Tree in a million set for Westminster

18 November 2020

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

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Doves announce Forest Live gig for the summer

02 November 2020

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

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AI and new technology allow ground-breaking study to help protect bats

30 October 2020

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.

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It’s been a bumper year for fruits and nuts say Forestry England experts

20 October 2020

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’.

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Madness announce Forest Live dates for the summer

16 October 2020

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

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Forestry England lead on biosecure planting

15 October 2020

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

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Rag‘n’Bone Man announces Forest Live dates for the summer

02 October 2020

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

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Keane announce Forest Live dates for the summer

18 September 2020

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

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Forestry England asking for views on motorsport in the nation’s forests

10 September 2020

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

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Artist in residence

Artist in Residence

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.

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Successful second release of white-tailed eagles takes place in landmark English reintroduction project

17 August 2020

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.

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A ringing success! Kielder osprey chicks are ringed and named

28 July 2020

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.

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England’s first reintroduced Pine Martens have kits

13 July 2020

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.

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Baby beaver born in Cropton Forest, North Yorkshire

02 July 2020

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

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New fundraising appeal launched to restore Wareham Forest following devastating wildfire

01 July 2020

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.

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Lining-out machine made coronavirus-safe

04 June 2020

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.

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Forestry England starts clean-up operation following a fire which engulfed 190 hectares of heathland at Wareham Forest, Dorset

20 May 2020

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.

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Forestry England makes significant land purchase

29 April 2020

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

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Seven simple ways to connect with forests at home

28 April 2020

The government has asked us all to stay safe by staying at home, but if you’re missing forests and nature as much as we are, look no further: Forestry England is here to help by bringing the best of forests and woodlands straight to you, at home.

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Reckless trail modifications put mountain bikers at risk

23 April 2020

Some unofficial and dangerous modifications to Whinlatter Forest’s popular Altura Trail North Loop have been discovered by Forestry England Rangers out doing safety inspections.

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Ospreys return to Kielder Water and Forest Park

21 April 2020

Ospreys have returned to nest in the forests of Kielder Water & Forest Park for the twelfth year in a row. And whilst it is just another season for the ospreys it is a year unlike any other for their many fans.

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The forest live stage at Westonbirt Arboretum

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Forest Live 2020 cancelled

03 April 2020

Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, where acts perform in spectacular woodland locations around the country has been cancelled.

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COVID-19: stay at home, please do not visit the nation’s forests

24 March 2020

The government has told everyone to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives.

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For media enquiries about the nation's forests cared for by Forestry England please contact:

Media office - Monday to Friday
- Email: media@forestryengland.uk

Stuart Burgess - Monday to Friday
- e: stuart.burgess@forestryengland.uk
- t: 0300 067 4073
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