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13 March 2019

SAVE OUR CEDAR! MALAWI’S NATIONAL TREE BRANCHES OUT BEDGEBURY NATIONAL PINETUM AND FOREST IN KENT SENDS SEEDLINGS TO THE EDEN PROJECT, CORNWALL Bedgebury National Pinetum and...

Steve Cram
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06 March 2019

Earlier this year, Forestry Commission England launched the Forestry 100 Running series. This brand new series of 10k running events has been created as part of their 2019...

Hacienda
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18 February 2019

Hacienda Classical, the clubbing classical cross-over show has announced DJ’s and guest support for their unique concerts as part of the Forestry Commission’s Forest Live concert...

Winter broadleaf woodland
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13 February 2019

As part of its centenary in 2019, the Forestry Commission is calling on the nation to write about what trees and forests mean to them this Valentine’s Day.

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08 February 2019

Around 50 new Elm trees, loved by the rare White-letter Hairstreak butterfly, are being planted at Basing Wood in Hampshire this Valentine’s. The project by the Forestry...

Digital visualisation of the Resilience Garden
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07 February 2019

Ginkgo, Monkey Puzzle & Japanese Cedar among unusual tree species in Forestry Commission garden at Chelsea

Jack Savoretti
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04 February 2019

Jack Savoretti has added an extra date as part of Forest Live, the summer concert series organised by the Forestry Commission, playing Sherwood Pines Forest in June.

Shape the future of forest management in the Forest of Dean
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29 January 2019

The Forestry Commission is asking residents and visitors to the Forest of Dean to take part in a consultation for a new land management plan for the public forest estate – Our...

Foals
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22 January 2019

From playing chaotic house parties in their home city of Oxford to becoming major festival headliners across Europe, Foals’ trajectory has been remarkable. They’ve earned critical...

Whats it really like to run in the forest?
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21 January 2019

Set across 16 beautiful forest locations, the Forestry 100 Running series allows you to experience the freedom, fresh air and scenery of running in the nation’s forests. You can...

Jack Savoretti
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21 January 2019

Jack Savoretti has added an extra date as part of Forest Live, the summer concert series organised by the Forestry Commission, playing Cannock Chase Forest in July. Singer...

Stereophonics
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11 January 2019

One of Britain’s best live bands, Stereophonics, have announced dates as part of Forest Live, the summer concert series promoted by the Forestry Commission.

Since their Best...

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07 January 2019

Hacienda Classical have announced dates as part of Forest Live 2019, the summer concert series organised by the Forestry Commission. The wildly successful clubbing classical cross...

New forest ponies in the snow
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04 January 2019

A major new documentary exploring the landscapes, history and wildlife that make the New Forest one of the UK’s most important ancient woodlands will air on BBC Four on 9th January...

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10 December 2018

As part of celebrations to mark its centenary in 2019, the Forestry Commission has launched a new writing competition to diversify nature writing. From Wordsworth to J.K Rowling...

Jess Glynne
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30 November 2018

Jess Glynne has announced dates as part of Forest Live 2019, the summer concert series promoted by the Forestry Commission.

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29 November 2018

Are you a traditionalist who makes your own Christmas decorations, an attention seeker who starts wearing your Santa hat in September or someone who just wants to make everyone...

Tears For Fears Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith Forest Live
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23 November 2018

Tears For Fears have announced a special gig as part of Forest Live 2019, the summer concert series organised by the Forestry Commission. Synth-pop pioneers Roland Orzabal and...

Jack Savoretti
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20 November 2018

Jack Savoretti has announced a West Country woodland concert as part of Forest Live the annual concert series organised by the Forestry Commission. 2019 will see the release of...

Paul Weller close up looking into the camera
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06 November 2018

Paul Weller is the first artist to announce gigs as part of Forest Live 2019, the summer concert series promoted by the Forestry Commission.

Paul’s latest release ‘True Meanings’...

Nissen Hut sculpture through the trees
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08 October 2018

News: Turner Prize-winning artist Rachel Whiteread creates new work for centenary of the Forestry Commission

James & The Giant Peach forest adventure kit
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06 September 2018

To encourage children to explore their local woodlands after school, Forestry Commission England has joined in partnership with Roald Dahl Story Company to create the most...

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