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On Your Doorstep

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200,000 people live in The National Forest.

The National Forest Company is distributing a leaflet to every household in the Forest. It tells the story of the Forest and outlines opportunities for people to get involved and enjoy the Forest on their doorstep.

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Woodland Creation Schemes

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The National Forest Company offers a range of unique funding schemes designed to encourage tree planting and the creation of wildlife habitats within the Forest's 200 square miles.

Read more: Creating Woodlands



09 Mar 2010

Making Woods Work: Developing the Woodland Economy in and Around The National Forest

The National Forest Company has commissioned Rural Development Initiatives (RDI), a not-for-profit project management company, to run Making Woods Work - a two-year programme designed to boost the economic potential of woodland businesses in and around The National Forest.

09 Mar 2010

Fruits and Flowers: Roundlet Wood, a Colourful Corner of The National Forest

On Saturday 6 March, children from Melbourne Infants School, friends and families planted the last few English Oaks in the new Roundlet Wood, at the top of Cockshut Lane, Melbourne.

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12 Mar 2010

National Science and Engineering Week

Coalville, Leicestershire

An annual celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. Snibston will be offering a series of fascinating events and adults. Including a series of 'Meet the Expert' talks. Check the website for more deatils. Usual entry charges apply.

12 Mar 2010

Meet the Expert Talk

Coalville, Leicestershire

Materials Rock! To celebrate NSEW, please join us for a talk on the wonderful world of materials with Dr Sandie Dann from the Department of Chemistry at Loughborough University. Suitable for adults and older students.

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Where is The National Forest?

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The National Forest covers 200 square miles of the English Midlands across parts of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire.

Interactive Mapping

Interactive Mapping

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Statistical Information

Statistical Information

Read more: The Growing Forest

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