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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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Once a familiar feature of the woodlands in England, the pine marten stood on the brink of extinction – until now.

Forestry England has launched new waymarked running trails in 18 forests around the country.