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22 September 2026

As autumn officially arrives, Forestry England is asking people across England to become “autumn spotters” and help track how the season unfolds across the nation's forests.

Adder on gorse
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22 September 2026

The first year of a long-term research project, believed to be the first in Devon to track adders using small radio tags, has provided valuable insights into how the snakes use the...

White tailed eagle
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16 September 2026

White-tailed eagle chicks have successfully fledged from wild nests in England for the fourth consecutive year.

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14 September 2026

Families are invited to step into the deep dark wood this October half term as Forestry England partners with Macmillan Children’s Books to celebrate the launch of Gruffalo Granny...

Trainer
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08 September 2026

Forestry England is inviting runners of all abilities to take part in the Forest Runner 5k Challenge, a nationwide event encouraging more people to get active outdoors and...

Trees
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03 September 2026

New citizen science project will help track how autumn unfolds across the nation’s forests.

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Come and play in Acorn Hideout in Silk Wood

Earlier this year, we asked our social media followers to help name Westonbirt’s newest play area in Silk Wood, and the response was fantastic.

forest wildfire
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20 August 2026

The wildfire on heathland in the New Forest has destroyed an area of over 100 hectares which will take many years to recover, according to Forestry England who have carried out an...

person on bike
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13 August 2026

Muc-Off, the global leaders in bicycle care, has partnered with Forestry England on a new three-year partnership, bringing together two organisations with a shared passion for...

White tailed eagle
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29 July 2026

The return of white-tailed eagles to England has taken another step forward with the release of six young birds in Exmoor National Park, the first to be reintroduced here after...

A family of two adults and two children in the forest, sitting with a picnic on a picnic rug. They are smiling at each other.
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30 June 2026

Forestry England reveals ten beautiful picnic destinations across the nation's forests

children on room on the broom trail
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Room on the Broom comes to life in the nation’s forests this summer

Families looking for magical outdoor adventures this summer can now meet a beloved storybook character in the heart of the forest.

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Head to the nation’s forest for magical summer adventures with Forestry England

Families looking for affordable, fun-filled ways to enjoy the summer holidays need look no further than the nation’s forests.

hazel in June
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29 June 2026

Come and cool down in the soothing woodland cover of Forestry England’s top ten heatwave havens.

People in forest
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18 June 2026

Thousands more people will be able to benefit from time in nature, supporting physical and mental wellbeing and helping to reduce pressure on public services, following a new £4...

Campervan in forest
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28 May 2026

Forestry England has announced an exciting Forest Campervan Road Trip, giving visitors the unique chance to stay overnight in stunning woodland locations across the country this...

Kid on bike in forest
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13 May 2026

Looking for the perfect half-term activity? Explore the natural wonders of your local Forestry England forest for a budget-friendly family day out packed with adventure.

White tailed eagle
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12 May 2026

The return of Britain's largest bird of prey, white-tailed eagles, to the South of England is to be boosted this year following approval today by Natural England, the Government’s...

Flower
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04 March 2026

With the recent good weather, we really feel like spring is on its way.

Kids sword
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04 March 2026

This Easter, families looking for a refreshing, great‑value getaway can swap screens for trees and discover some of the nation’s most beautiful forests with Forestry England...

Child on bike
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04 March 2026

Discover the wonder of nature this Easter with Forestry England!

2 people hugging tree
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03 March 2026

As spring begins to unfurl across the nation, woodlands burst back into life in a show that feels new every year.

Landscape
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13 February 2026

Forestry England is creating a landmark 303-hectare woodland in Staffordshire, the largest it has planted in more than 20 years.

People running in forest
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12 February 2026

Forestry England is celebrating an extraordinary milestone: ten thousand parkrun events completed across its forests nationwide.

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