Read Zakiya Mckenzie's 'Forest Collection'.

Zakiya Mckenzie reflects on being a Forestry England writer in residence.

Read The Fern Ticket I by Zakiya Mckenzie.

Read Writer in the Forest by Zakiya Mckenzie.

Find out about our writer in the forest residency from Zakiya Mckenzie

Read When it rains in the Forest by Zakiya Mckenzie

Read My (w)rites of Passage by Zakiya Mckenzie.

Read The Fern Ticket II by Zakiya Mckenzie.

Read Living, working forest by Zakiya Mckenzie.

Read The Arborists.

Read The Old Heads of Elder Grove Learn About Air Pollution by Zakiya Mckenzie.

Telling the story of our nation's forest – introducing writers in the forest Zakiya Mckenzie and Tiffany Francis

Two writers created work to celebrate our centenary in 2019.

Join us as we speak to 10 powerful women whose voices are vital in inspiring others to connect to nature.

The nation’s forests have played host to a wide range of artworks and art forms. Explore our archive of past projects.

Arts Council England and Forestry England have embarked on a revitalised partnership to bring contemporary arts and new audiences to the nation’s forests.

Being a teacher is hard work. Being a teacher during COVID-19 is incredibly hard work. You’ve been adapting to changing expectations, working at pace to develop new ways of delivering lessons, and continually striving to ensure children and young people remain engaged and learning.  We know that you’ve been looking out for everyone else’s wellbeing, but that can sap us of our energy and leave us feeling drained. That’s why we want you to take some time out and allow the forest to help you recharge, regain some balance and have some time for you. So sit back, make yourself a cuppa and allow us to look after you.

Spending time in forests is good for our mental, physical and social wellbeing. So how do we continue to experience the wellbeing benefits of trees and forests whilst following the important Government advice to stay safe and stay home? Well the good news is that recent research suggests that connection with nature is more important for mental wellbeing than simple exposure to nature. Nature connectedness describes our emotional and relationship with nature. Research shows that people who are connected to nature, rather than simply exposed to nature, have better wellbeing and are more likely to do things that benefit nature.