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All about The Forest

The National Forest road sign

The National Forest is a forest in the making, transforming 200 square miles of central England. Already more than 7.8 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.

Plant a TreeFind out more about the Plant a Tree experience

Explore The National Forest

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Statistics of Forest Cover April 2008 map

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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.

11 Jan 2012

New Guides Encourage Visitors to 'Seize The Day'

The new 2012 National Forest & Beyond Visitor Guides urge visitors to stop putting off the things they have always wanted to do and tick off a few from their wish list in The National Forest.

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11 Feb 2012

Calke Abbey House and Estate

Ticknall, Derbyshire

With peeling paintwork and overgrown courtyards Calke Abbey tells the story of the dramatic decline of the country house estate.  Explore this fascinating house, the beautiful walled garden and Calke Park and National Nature Reserve.

11 Feb 2012

Snibston

Coalville, Leicestershire

Set on the site of a former colliery, Snibston consists of a multi award-winning interactive museum, ancient scheduled colliery buildings, the Century Theatre and a 64 acre country park and nature reserve.  Dogs allowed in the country park only.

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