Forest of Avon

05/03/2018

Did you know we have forestry apprentices? Our apprentices have gone on to forge successful careers in a variety of roles, from works supervisor, to forest machine operator.

We'll be recruiting for new apprentices in May 2018. Follow us on here for updates!

08/01/2018

Is your New Year’s resolution to get fit in 2018? Miss the January gym rush and get active in the forest instead with one of our running or cycling routes.

➡ www.forestry.gov.uk/forestfit

05/12/2017

We are working with our partner organisations to help rainforest communities manage their own land. Find out more on our blog here http://ow.ly/yz7H30gQ3Rm

20/11/2017

13/11/2017

Autumn: we can stop complaining about the heat, but still enjoy the outdoors without a hundred layers. Conkers litter paths, pumpkin-spiced everything returns, and you can step back in to your favourite pair of boots. But we all know the best bit is when the leaves give spring flowers a run for thei...

04/11/2017

The nation's love of conkers has seen the Horse Chestnut win a landslide victory to be crowned the UK's favourite tree.

10/10/2017

Take some time out and try mindfulness in the forest with our guide from Mind this World Mental Health Day.


www.forestry.gov.uk/autumn-mindfulness

18/09/2017

Discover & explore forests & woodlands. From outdoor music events to thrilling mountain biking & tree top adventures.

11/09/2017

04/09/2017

09/08/2017

The animal is rarely found in England being confined mainly to the Scottish Highlands

09/08/2017

We asked twitter users to tell us their favourite stories and books featuring fantastic forests and tremendous trees for World Book Day (March 2nd)!

24/07/2017

If hiking is about a destination, forest bathing is about an immersion of the senses into the natural world. It's a wellness trend, and studies suggest several health benefits.

27/06/2017

Ever wondered how to tell a tree species from its leaves? 🍃🔎

Wonder no more with our top walks for tree lovers as you discover different tree species and learn about their characteristics and uses → www.forestry.gov.uk/treeexplorer-walks

08/06/2017

This stunning shot was taken looking over Benmore Forest with the towering Suilven peaking out from above the clouds, looking a lot like it's floating!

Fancy heading there yourself? http://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/forest-parks/argyll-forest-park/benmore

04/06/2017

In the United States, more people were employed in solar power than traditional coal, gas and oil energy combined last year.

26/05/2017

04/05/2017

Trees can live for many hundreds of years, sometimes even for over a thousand years. They can become very famous indeed.