How are we doing?
Creating a new landscape takes time and sensitivity. To date the creation of the Forest has been under way for a little over a decade. However, nearly 8 million trees have already been planted, making green over 6,000 hectares of derelict coalfield land and mineral workings and through converting farmland to woods. Other wildlife habitats are also being created or brought back into proper management.
Annually, the progress of The National Forest is charted in the Annual Report
- Read more: Annual Reports archive
To find out more about the growth and expansion of The National Forest year on year, take a look at "The Growing Forest"
- Read more: The Growing Forest
The National Forest "Sustainable Development" report 2007 documented the impact of The National Forest against key national indicators. It shows the breadth of achievement in social and economic terms as well as the environmental.
- Sustainable Development Report 2007 (1.44mb)
This report was updated in 2011.
Sustainable development indicators 2011
- Introduction and Guide
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Land Use
- Woodland Creation
- Land Recycling
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Bird Populations
- Farming and Environmental Stewardship
- River Quality
- Employment
- Economic Growth
- Investment
- Deprivation
- Life Expectancy and Health
- Active Community Participation
- Sustainable Development Education
- Access and Mobility
- Environmental Equality
- Social Justice
- Satisfaction in Local Area
- Wellbeing
2010 Update
- Introduction and Guide
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Land Use
- Woodland Creation
- Land Recycling
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Bird Populations
- Farming and Environmental Stewardship
- River Quality
- Employment
- Economic Growth
- Investment
- Deprivation
- Life Expectancy and Health
- Active Community Participation
- Sustainable Development Education
- Access and Mobility
- Environmental Equality
- Social Justice
- Satisfaction in Local Area
- Wellbeing
Also of interest
07 Feb 2012
Valentine's Day Gift - Plant A Tree in The National Forest
Want to do something different for your loved one this Valentine’s day? Why not treat them to the perfect gift that will keep on growing?
25 Jan 2012
Eco-Friendly Pallet Company Plants Trees in the National Forest
CHEP, the Manchester-based global leader in pallet and container pooling services, has planted the first trees as part of its innovative sponsorship deal with the National Forest Company.
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13 Feb 2012
Swadlincote Ski & Snowboard Centre
Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Come and experience the thrill of winter sports whatever the time of year. Ski or snowboard on Perma-Snow, the revolutionary ski surface, which now also features a new slope misting system or whizz down in a toboggan or sno-tube.
14 Feb 2012
Barton under Needwood, Staffordshire
The Apple Tree is an ethical coffee shop, delicatessen and fine foods company. We source the finest foods from the most conscientious farmers and producers, aiming to give you healthy foods that are fairly traded or locally produced where ever possible.
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