Friday, 22nd March 2013
2020VISION in The National Forest
The stunning 2020VISION street gallery exhibition has arrived in Swadlincote, after months of planning. It is a privilege to have worked with all our partners to bring it here. South Derbyshire District Council, the National Trust at Calke Abbey and our local sponsor H K Wentworth Limited have all worked enthusiastically with us to make this most of this brilliant opportunity.
Thursday, 21st March 2013
Making Woods Work: The National Forest Launches New Wood Products and Services Website
A new online market place for buyers and sellers of woodland related services and wood products has been set up by the National Forest Company (NFC).
Thursday, 21st March 2013
Swadlincote in South Derbyshire, part of The National Forest, is an inspired location for the English premiere of a major nature and wildlife photographic exhibition, and the locals are fascinated. As they walk through the centre of the town, shoppers and business people see The Delph Market Square transformed into a magnificent street gallery, packed with over 100 stunning images by some of the top wildlife and landscape photographers in the UK.
Wednesday, 20th February 2013
High Speed 2: NFC Position Statement
The National Forest Company (NFC) is concerned about the potential environmental, social and economic impacts of HS2 on The National Forest.
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.
Tuesday, 13th November 2012
Best Foot Forward: Fisher German Supports the New National Forest Long Distance Trail
Fisher German LLP has announced its support for the creation of a new long distance trail through The National Forest. The new route is currently under development and is expected to be open for walkers in 2014.
Monday, 12th November 2012
The National Forest will be the first location in the country to host the 2020VISION roadshow of stunning wildlife images when it arrives here next March.
Tuesday, 16th October 2012
A Very Royal Tree: Duke Plants the 8 Millionth Tree in The National Forest
The Duke of Cambridge has planted the 8 millionth tree in The National Forest.
Wednesday, 15th August 2012
Steam, Smoke And Fire At The National Forest Wood Fair
It'll be hard to spot wheelwright Phill Gregson when he stokes up clouds of steam, smoke and fire at the National Forest Wood Fair over Bank Holiday weekend Sunday 26 and Monday 27 August, in the stunning setting of Beacon Hill Country Park, Leicestershire.
Wednesday, 1st August 2012
Not an Olympic Sport but... First UK Championship Log to Leg Race at The National Forest Wood Fair
Five of the best exponents in the UK from The Association of Pole Lathe Turners and Greenwood Workers will take part in the first ever UK Log to Leg Championships at the National Forest Wood Fair over August Bank Holiday.
Friday, 15th June 2012
Children to Get Arty at the Ashby Show with The National Forest Drawing Competition
The National Forest marquee at this year's Ashby Show will be a hive of creative activity as families take part in The National Forest's "Forest of Drawings" competition. The marquee will have everything children (aged between 4-11 years) will need to create their leafy masterpieces - pencils, crayons, pens and the entry posters for the competition.
Friday, 16th March 2012
As the weather warms up and we turn our attention outside gardeners can get inspiration from The National Forest. Visitors to BBC Gardener's World Live show at the NEC (13 - 17 June) will be invited to get hands-on to try ancient skills still practised today.
Tuesday, 28th February 2012
A Bumper Easter in The National Forest
The bumper load of special activities during Easter, gives visitors even more reason to take a break in The National Forest.
Wednesday, 3rd August 2011
Rare elm timber for the National Forest Wood Fair
As a mature elm is felled, a new dawn emerges for the beloved elm. And all will be revealed at The National Forest Wood Fair.
Wednesday, 11th May 2011
A Packed Programme of Summer Concerts Takes Centre Stage
It will soon be time to chill the champagne and pack the hamper for the range of musical and theatre performances taking place across The National Forest this summer.
Tuesday, 21st December 2010
Launch on the Wild Side - National Forest & Beyond Campaign
Tourism businesses from across the area will get the latest news on the National Forest Cycle Centre and Long Distance Trail and find out about mobile marketing at the National Forest & Beyond 2011 Campaign launch at 10am on Tuesday 11 January 2011 at Twycross Zoo.
Tuesday, 3rd August 2010
Talking Trees at The National Forest Wood Fair
The programme for this year's Talks Tent at the National Forest Wood Fair has just been announced. With a theme of looking after the landscape and the trees, it promises to add a new dimension to this popular event held at Beacon Hill Country Park on Bank Holiday Monday 30 August.
Tuesday, 23rd February 2010
The National Forest: Landing on Your Doorstep
A foldout leaflet addressing many of the questions often asked about The National Forest is about to land on the doormat of every household in the Forest.
Wednesday, 6th January 2010
Try Something New in The National Forest & Beyond!
The National Forest & Beyond Visitor Guide for 2010 is just out - packed with new ideas for things to see and do in this wonderful forest in the making.
Thursday, 26th November 2009
The National Forest Hits the Trail
Plans for a new long distance trail across The National Forest took a great step forward recently with the appointment of a National Forest Trail Development Officer.
Thursday, 30th April 2009
Before the Forest Began - A New Walk Through The National Forest
The ever-changing landscape of The National Forest makes it a fascinating place for a walk. But a new route has just been devised that explores some of the oldest parts of the Forest, landscapes that were here millennia before the Forest was a gleam in any forester’s eye.
Friday, 17th April 2009
Rolling Out The Blue Carpet in The National Forest
The annual display of spectacular bluebells has begun! Bluebell spotters flock to The National Forest for its vibrant display every year.
Friday, 27th February 2009
Burton upon Trent Railway Station is Welcome Gateway to The National Forest
Burton upon Trent Railway Station is now a welcoming gateway to The National Forest with new facilities just installed at the station.
Thursday, 13th November 2008
Heard the One About the Bird of Prey and a Football Game?
This puzzling riddle is answered in the new edition of Forest Scene, the twice-yearly newsletter for The National Forest.
Wednesday, 24th September 2008
Byrkley Garden Centre - Gateway to a Growing Destination
Visitors to Byrkley Garden Centre will discover more than just plants, trees and shrubs as they browse, but can now explore a ‘forest in the making’. The extensive garden centre has teamed up with the National Forest Company to install facilities with information on the centre and the growing forest.
Tuesday, 16th September 2008
Find Your Way in the Forest with new Ordnance Survey National Forest Map
A new Ordnance Survey map has just been published which charts in full the latest developments in The National Forest, marking the increase in woodland since the previous 2005 edition of the map from 16% to nearly 18% over the 200 square miles of the Forest.
Wednesday, 3rd September 2008
More Funds for Forest Enjoyment: A Successful Year for The National Forest Company
In a challenging year for planting new woodlands, the National Forest Company (NFC) attracted more funds than ever before to enable people to enjoy and experience the Forest, according to the Company’s latest Annual Report for the year to March 2008. “Adversity stimulated inventiveness and innovation,” said Dinah Nichols, NFC Chair. “And through our funding of a wide range of partnership projects the Company levered in over £1.2 million from external public and private sources – the highest ever.”
Friday, 8th August 2008
Spinning Llama Yarn at The International Group Travel and Leisure Show
Visitors to the International Group Travel and Leisure Show at Birmingham NEC between 24-25 September will be able to see the traditional skills of spinning on the National Forest & Beyond stand (No. 710) – but with llama fleece!
Monday, 2nd June 2008
Families searching for new ideas on where to take the children during the long summer break should head to The National Forest at the heart of the English midlands. This \'forest in the making\' is bursting with things to see and do, ensuring young ones and their older companions alike are kept entertained - whatever the summer weather brings!
Monday, 14th January 2008
Fascinating Past and Flourishing Future Revealed at Ferrers Centre
A trip to the Ferrers Centre for Arts & Crafts will now reveal the fascinating history of both this former stable block and Staunton Harold Hall including the bloody murder of John Johnson by the 4th Earl Ferrers, who remains the last peer of the realm to be executed.
Tuesday, 11th September 2007
Another Successful Year Brings More Forest for the National Forest Company
The National Forest Company publishes its Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2007 this week. The Report records another successful year: even in a challenging year of rising land prices the Company met all of its key objectives and created 351 hectares (over 860 acres) of new woodland throughout The National Forest.
