Friday, 15th February 2013
Burton College students display their work alongside top national photographers
Students from Burton & South Derbyshire College have been invited to stage an exhibition of their work in the new gallery at Sharpe's Pottery Museum in March. It will coincide with the arrival in Swadlincote of the 2020VISION roadshow, which features some of the finest wildlife and nature photographers in the country.
Thursday, 14th February 2013
Alistair McGowan Top of the Bill for Comedy Wood
Headline act comedian and actor Alistair McGowan planted the first tree in Comedy Wood, a new woodland in The National Forest, outside Ashby de la Zouch in Leicestershire, this week.
Friday, 8th February 2013
Valentine's Day Gift - Plant a Tree in The National Forest
Want something different for your loved one this Valentine's Day? Show your love with a long-lasting gift that will keep on growing.
Wednesday, 6th February 2013
National survey shows greater awareness of The National Forest
A recent national survey shows there has been a significant increase in awareness of The National Forest. A random sample of over 2,000 people across the country was interviewed in November 2012, establishing current levels of awareness of The National Forest to measure against a comparable study conducted in 2006.
Thursday, 31st January 2013
This statement includes the Government's response to the Independent Panel on Forestry, set up after the consultation on the public forestry estate which ended in massive opposition for any 'sell off' of the public forest. Its publication seems to mark the calming, at least, of a pretty turbulent time in forestry policy for England.
Monday, 28th January 2013
National Forest Company's Response to the Initial Preferred HS2 Route
Statement from Sophie Churchill, OBE FICFor, Chief Executive, National Forest Company: "The National Forest Company is a strong advocate for sustainable development which includes sustainable economic growth and certainly supports the distribution of economic activity across the country. There are already important road and rail links through the Forest."
Friday, 11th January 2013
Cutting the cake to celebrate ten years of tree-mendous tourism
The National Forest and Beyond Tourism partnership celebrated ten years of joint working this week, with a glass of champagne and cutting a magnificent cake complete with tree in full leaf.
Friday, 14th December 2012
Sparkling Short Breaks in The National Forest
Spa breaks, family breaks and a new water adventure are some of the new packages on offer for 2013 in and around The National Forest.
Wednesday, 12th December 2012
Business Brings Gift of Norwegian Maple to The National Forest
Just as Norway donates the magnificent Christmas tree that stands in Trafalgar Square each year, The National Forest has received its very own gift from this forest-loving nation.
Wednesday, 12th December 2012
Christmas Goodies Fresh From The National Forest
The latest issue of the National Forest Food Guide is out and is packed with scrumptious goodies - just in time for Christmas.
