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. Work at Forestry England’s nurseries has continued since social distancing measures were introduced and they had to quickly adapt to keep staff safe. Their nurseries supply some 18 million trees a year, not only to Forestry England but to Natural Resources Wales and Forestry and Land Scotland too.

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.  Wareham Forest, managed by Forestry England, is part of a large area of heathland in Dorset and is recognised internationally for the rare habitats and wildlife that lives there. This includes birds such as the nightjar and the Dartford warbler and every UK reptile species, including the rare smooth snake and sand lizard.

Forestry England’s North District has bought a significant area of land in Northumberland for a new woodland. Last autumn the Government unveiled proposals to create the Great Northumberland Forest.  The first stage of this ambition to increase woodland cover in Northumberland is for three new public forests covering up to 500ha. Buying this land means Forestry England will create the second of these.

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. We've created a forest full of ideas and information to help you stay connected to nature, complete with activities for the whole family. Whether you’re looking for activities to keep the kids entertained or need some head space to improve your wellbeing, here’s all you need to stay wild at home.

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.  Jumps, ramps and double-jumps were built over the last two weekends, Forestry England have said. These could be a significant danger to local riders using the trail legitimately under the social distancing and exercise rules.

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. In support of the national effort to combat coronavirus (COVID-19), Forestry England and Northumbrian Water took the unprecedented decision to close all recreational facilities at Kielder Water & Forest Park on Monday 23rd March.

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

The government has told everyone to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives. This is a very sad day for us, as we ask you not to visit the nation’s forests or do anything that would put the emergency services under extra pressure. Make sure you have read and understood the government’s new rules on staying at home and away from others. Travelling can only be to and from work, where work absolutely cannot be done from home.

Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra have announced a date as part of Forest Live, the third and final headline act appearing at Sherwood Pines in the summer concert series presented by Forestry England.

Looking for some out-of-this-world spring activities for the kids this half term? For those with the spirit of adventure, bundle up and look no further…

If you’re struggling to find the motivation to keep New Year’s resolutions when it comes to getting fit, researchers have found that exercising in forests is the perfect natural antidote to hitting a steamy, sweaty gym.

The Forestry Commission is working with Google Expeditions to take schoolchildren on virtual tours of working forests.

Rag‘n’Bone Man has announced dates as part of Forest Live, 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.

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have announced three Forest Live shows with Australian outfit Confidence Man in June next year.

Jack Savoretti has announced a south east date as part of Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England.

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

Christmas comes but once a year and choosing your Christmas tree is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the festive season.

Struggling to be sustainable over the holidays? Whether you want to avoid waste, give plastic the cold shoulder or just want to get a bit creative over the festive period, Forestry England has put together some of our top tips to make your Christmas tree even greener this year.

James Morrison and Will Young have announced co-headlining dates as part of Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England.

Christmas at Bedgebury returns to the award-winning National Pinetum from  22 November – 30 December 2019. Brought to you by leading events producer Raymond Gubbay Ltd, the one-mile magical winter trail at the Bedgebury National Pinetum is set to be bigger and better than ever. The sights and sounds of Christmas await under unique canopies, with new installations rising high into the night sky. A dynamic Vortex Tunnel leads onto colour-changing and immersive ribbons of light. Waterside reflections will be created by hundreds of colourful boats gently bobbing on the shimmering lake, whilst flickering flames of the scented Fire Garden create a moment of tranquil reflection.

A new survey commissioned by the Forestry Commission has found that more than two thirds of people in the UK think they spend too much time inside between October and March. Almost four in five people who agreed they didn’t go outside enough said, they regretted it.

The Forestry Commission unveils major new art commission at Suffolk’s Thetford Forest to celebrate 100 years of forestry

Leading psychiatrists and the largest provider of outdoor recreation in England are urging people to continue venturing outdoors this autumn and winter to improve their mental health.