News
A new chapter in woodland creation
This year’s planting season has been a remarkable one, with more vibrant new woodland being created and another significant step taken on our journey to grow and protect a huge broadleaf forest for generations to come.
Bee Flies: Masters of Disguise
What do you get when you cross a bee, a hummingbird, a mosquito, a narwhal and a fly? Discover more about the fascinating bee fly and how to spot it.
Permissive paths extended this tree planting season
Our woodland creation this tree planting season included permissive paths to enable people to benefit from time spent in the Forest
Volunteer and help wildlife
Biodiversity surveys are vital for monitoring the quality and quantity of wildlife in the Forest. They are held throughout the year, across the mosaic of woodland habitats, and you can easily get involved.
Native wildflowers under threat
Many people look forward to the display of wildflowers that gradually reveals itself as the days lengthen and temperatures rise, but there is bad news as scientists share their concern for our wildflower populations.
Hazel coppicing in the Forest
Last month, after the final tree saplings were planted out, the forestry team turned to tree maintenance, in particular the coppicing of our hazel. But what is coppicing and why is it important?
Another successful winter season in the Forest
This winter season over 120,000 trees were planted, our agroforestry and conservation grazing efforts continued, and essential woodland and other habitat maintenance was carried out.
