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The National Forest

The National Forest is one of the country's boldest environmental projects, transforming 200 square miles in the centre of England.

BBC Radio 4's Open Country tells the story.

Sophie Churchill discusses ash dieback and woodland planting on BBC Radio 4's Saving Species.



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National Forest Company Annual Report 2012-13

The NFC's Annual Report for 2012-13 covers a year in which we welcomed HRH the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to plant the 8millionth tree, worked with the Woodland Trust to help create its flagship Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood and enabled 41,700 adults and children take part in environmental education.

Read more: National Forest Company Annual Report 2012-13

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



29 Apr 2013

The National Forest Company Has Appointed a New Tourism Officer

The National Forest Company (NFC) has recently welcomed Richard Drakeley to its team.

11 Apr 2013

The Bingham Plants Trees in The National Forest to Lighten Christmas Landfill

The Bingham, a boutique hotel and restaurant located in Richmond, London, joined forces with the National Forest Company recently to plant trees in a new woodland in Derbyshire, on the northern boundary of The National Forest.

Find more articles: News



25 May 2013

National Forest Adventure Farm

Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire

A day of adventure awaits at The National Forest Adventure Farm whatever the weather.  Animal encounters, tractor trailer rides, pig racing, outdoor and indoor play zones, cafe.  Summer Maize Maze.

25 May 2013

Elvaston Castle Country Park

Elvaston, Derbyshire

The former home of the Earls of Harrington.

Find more: Events


22 Mar 2013

Alice Oswald’s ‘Memorial’, war and the modernity of the rural

It's often implied, in our multi-riven country, that to live in a town or a city is 'modern' and to live elsewhere, isn't. Quite what's meant by this isn't always clear to me, but away from the urban, life is apparently traditional, a refuge from the hustle and bustle; it's not where innovation is expected to happen, that's for sure.

26 Feb 2013

My Journey into The National Forest

Just under two years ago my knowledge of The National Forest was a bit like my knowledge of today's technology ... I was aware of it but, whisper it, I wasn't that interested! Then, two things happened in a short space of time - we moved house and I was made redundant.

Find more: Blog

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.

Loads to see and do

Loads to see and do

On our Visit and Explore site you can find out about all the different things to see and do within the National Forest whether you are organising a school trip or booking a weekend away.

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Read more: The Growing Forest

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