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The National Forest road sign

The National Forest is a forest in the making, transforming 200 square miles of central England. Already more than 7 million trees have been planted and woodland cover has increased from 6% to 18%.

It is a bold project, blending new and maturing woodland within a wide variety of landscapes, presenting opportunities for many to take part in its development.

The National Forest is about largescale landscape change that has already delivered regeneration. It will increasingly help us to address climate change and to value and enjoy our natural environment.


Nature Conservation

Bluebells amoungst the grass at an outwoods site

The development of The National Forest offers unprecedented opportunities to create and enhance a wide range of wildlife habitats.

Locking up our Carbon

Locking up our Carbon

Helping create The National Forest is one of the many steps you could take towards offsetting the effects of climate change.


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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15 Mar 2010

Meet the Expert Talk - Tales of the Chemically Unexpected

Coalville, Leicestershire

One Ring Leader to Another: Monocycles, Bicycles & Heterocycles with Professor Ray Jones, Department of Chemistry, Loughborough University.

16 Mar 2010

Meet the Expert Talk - The Hemington Timbers Project

Coalville, Leicestershire

Grave Deeks, Conservation Manager talks about the challenges of preserving ancient timbers using a sugar solution. Call for details of entry charges and booking.

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