You can help to support the creation of The National Forest!

Give an unusual gift, or mark a special occasion and help create the National Forest – find out about Plant a tree!

Involve your business or work colleagues – find out about the Business Benefits.

Are you a landowner? Find out about grants to create a woodland! View The Tender Scheme.

Managing the Forest

Natural Decay

Slowly decaying timber and leaf litter gradually releases its carbon component when it is incorporated either into the soil’s organic matter, or into the atmosphere. This forms part of the natural carbon cycle.

The National Forest Biodiversity Action Plan recognises the importance of deadwood in the woodland ecology as a habitat for an array of organisms, including many invertebrates, fungi and bats.

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More information

The Carbon Trust has published a ‘Carbon Footpinting’ guide that provides a simple background to how a carbon footprint is calculated and offers advice to businesses and public sector organisations on how to assess their total carbon impact. There is a free advice line on 0800 085 2005 and more information on their website.