The National Forest Company Secures Charitable Status
Announcing that the NFC has been awarded charitable status, Chief Executive John Everitt said: “This is a major milestone for the National Forest Company and sets us up for the next 25 years of The National Forest project.
Forest Creation Continues
More than 8.5 million trees may have been planted in The National Forest over the last 25 years, but there are still lots of opportunities to get involved with tree planting and woodland creation.
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Ramblings Of A (Would Be) Volunteer Ranger - Part 5!
"August, and the last of the so-called summer months. Time since the last walk has passed frighteningly quickly and the school summer holidays are almost over."
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Grown in Britain on Exmoor
We support Grown in Britain in its work to increase the supply of British timber destined for use by local people and businesses. Whether it's to heat our homes, in the construction of new buildings, or for retailers to create wood products that shape our everyday lives.
Press Releases
Tuesday, 1st September 2015
All smiles at the National Forest Wood Fair
It may have been wet but it definitely wasn’t a washout at the National Forest Wood Fair at Beacon Hill Country Park on Monday. Visitors turned out in their thousands for this popular event, an annual celebration of The National Forest and all things tree and timber related.
Wednesday, 19th August 2015
'Come bye': See locally made Shepherd's Huts at the National Forest Wood Fair
Swadlincote man Brian Corten has developed a niche business producing shepherd’s huts using timber sourced from within The National Forest. Based in The National Forest, he will taking one of his stylish huts to display at the National Forest Wood Fair on August Bank Holiday Monday.
Blog: Woodland Edge
The National Forest Wood Fair in the rain
It was a blessing it hadn’t rained in the night. But 6am arrived and the first spots started. I bravely tweeted “Come and walk the National Forest Way in the dry!” - referring to the miniature version of the route we had laid out in the shelter of our marquee - and set off to the site.
Monday, 1st September 2014
