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Race on to plant 3.7 million trees – all by hand! |
Forest workers from Canada are taking the chilly English weather in their stride to help the Forestry Commission meet its target of planting over 3.7 million trees by hand in the North East by May. |
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Don't miss the Woodfuel Fair this weekend! |
Do you fancy a family day out this weekend? The ‘East Midlands Woodfuel Fair - Kindling Your Enthusiasm’ could offer exactly what you’re looking for, and it’s totally free of charge! |
Ben returns to help fuel a revolution |
A 33 year old fly fisherman has netted a top job in the region’s expanding forestry sector. |
Schoolchildren have fun learning sign language at Top Lodge, Fineshade Woods |
A group of children from Glapthorn School will be taking part in a ‘Sign with Olli’ session at Top Lodge, Fineshade Wood on Tuesday 23rd March. This innovative way of teaching sign language was devised by Stamford-based Garry Slack, author of the award-winning children's sign language book series, ‘Learn to sign with Olli’. |
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‘Skylarking’: The Story of the Militia at Leigh Hill |
Thanks to the Neroche scheme people are able to hear the fascinating history of a Somerset Militia group, in the pub they used to frequent! |
Watch out for Sheep with their new lambs! |
Dog walkers are being asked to be particularly vigilant about keeping their dogs under control and on a lead when walking in the Forest over the next few months. |
Ultimate mountain bike trail launched in Staffordshire |
The West Midlands ultimate mountain bike trail – The ‘Monkey Trail’, will be unveiled at the Forestry Commission’s Cannock Forest near Rugeley on Saturday 17 April. |
A bushcraft primer in the woods! |
Light is fading, the owls are hooting and you are all alone in a big, dark forest, left to fend for yourself under the moonlight. But there’s no need to fear! |
Lake District forest in running for Grand National |
Trees from the Forestry Commission estate at Grizedale Forest in south Cumbria will once again be making a star appearance at this year’s John Smith’s Grand National race, at Aintree in Liverpool on 10 April |
New grant helps woodlands in East to cut carbon |
A new grant from Woodfuel East will help improve the biodiversity of the region’s woodlands, to cut carbon and generate business opportunities. |
Preying for Success |
Last year, more than 23,000 people enjoyed a ‘Date with Nature’ in the New Forest – visiting Lyndhurst’s Reptile Centre to view live footage taken from the nests of breeding birds of prey. Many more followed the story of the magnificent aerial predators and their chicks via an internet video link. |
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Try your hand at tree climbing at Woodfuel Fair |
For anyone wishing to revisit their childhood, there will be an opportunity to try tree climbing at the ‘East Midlands Woodfuel Fair - Kindling Your Enthusiasm’ event at Top Lodge, Fineshade Wood over the weekend of Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st March. |
Search is on for Wyre Forest volunteers |
The Wyre Community Land Trust has launched a fresh campaign to recruit volunteers to help restore traditional orchards and hay meadows around the Wyre Forest, as part of the Grow With Wyre Landscape Partnership Scheme. |
Forestry Commission extends certification to include second scheme |
The Forestry Commission has adopted dual certification of the management of its 750,000 hectares of forest and woodland in Great Britain. |
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Reappointment of three Forestry Commissioners |
Three non-executive Forestry Commissioners have been reappointed for further terms of office. |
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Long eared owls survey gets results |
Surveys to monitor the elusive Long-eared Owl in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset are already showing some interesting results. |
New scheme to boost Devon's woodlands |
Devon County Council and the Forestry Commission are joining forces to help landowners in Devon get the most from their woodland and improve the productivity of small woodlands. |
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Renowned chainsaw carver showing at Woodfuel Fair |
Dick Tilley, the Wellingborough-based chainsaw carver, will be demonstrating his skills at the ‘East Midlands Woodfuel Fair - Kindling Your Enthusiasm’ event at Top Lodge, Fineshade Wood over the weekend of Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st March. |
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Ancient woodland set for revival in the North York Moors |
Many of North Yorkshire’s most vulnerable precious woods designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) are on the road to recovery after a major push to improve their condition. |
Brand new pass to adventure in the Forest of Dean |
There’s something for everyone with the brand new Forest of Dean Discovery Pass. |
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Bushcraft sleepover promises a wild night in Dalby Forest |
Adults are being invited to hear the call of the wild and spend the night in the big dark forest fending for themselves. |