News
A first for the purple emperor in the Forest
The purple emperor is the UK’s second-largest butterfly, with females having a wingspan of over 9cm across. However, the male is arguably a more impressive butterfly, with upper wings that reflect a blueish-purple hue. Find out more about how this rare butterfly is faring in the Forest - we have exciting news!
Wetlands in the Forest
Wetlands provide some of the most biodiverse habitats in the Forest, and we are working hard to create and restore these valuable habitats for wildlife.
Meet the team: Senior Forest Ranger James
Meet James, a Senior Forest Ranger in our forestry team.
How the earliest autumn could affect the Forest
Having just experienced the earliest signs of autumn in 20 years, we asked members of our expert team what this could mean for the Forest.
Birds to hear and see in the autumn
Learn about the wide variety of birds to look and listen out for on your walks during the autumn months.
Our top reads for National Read a Book Day
This National Read a Book Day, members of the Forest team share their current reads and all time favourite books and the reasons why they love them.
BioBlitz 2022: The results
The results of the second Forest BioBlitz are now in, with over 450 different species recorded in College Wood in 24 hours.
