The National Forest: 'on the doorstep' for 200,000 people.
"It's a lovely place to live...
I couldn't wish for anything better."
Community Perceptions Report, 2009
What is The National Forest?
Find out why 7.8 million trees have been planted throughout 200 square miles of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire.
- Read more: What is The National Forest?
Looking after what we've planted
All woodland needs managing to a greater or lesser extent. Pruning and thinning can encourage wildlife and helps commercially valuable trees to thrive.
- Read more: Making Woods Work
How you can take part ...
You can help create the Forest:
- Plant your own wood! Small or large, we have grants to help you do this. Find out more about Creating Woodlands
- Plant a Tree in The National Forest. Find out more about the Plant a Tree Gift
- Grow a Tree from Seed. Find out more about how to Grow a tree from seed
You can help look after the Forest:
- Volunteer with BTCV (British Trust for Conservation Volunteers) and help manage woodlands, hedgerows and enjoy being out in the countryside.
- Some Forest sites are managed by their own volunteer groups. Contact us about forming your own volunteer group or ask us for advice.
- Read more about Volunteering in The National Forest.
- Children and teenagers can get involved through school activities and projects at Conkers and Rosliston Forestry Centre. They can plant trees through Tree for All. Find out more about Education in The National Forest
- You can take part in a variety of arts, health, nature and outdoor activities.
Days out in the Forest
There's a huge choice of things to see and do, not to mention the woodlands to explore and free play areas too.
- Read more Visit The National Forest
Don't miss the National Forest Wood Fair on August Bank Holiday Monday at Beacon Hill Country Park.
- Read more The National Forest Wood Fair 2010
Walks
Walking is a great way to find out more about the Forest on your doorstep - and it's a great way to keep healthy too.
- Read more: Walks in The National Forest
Wildlife
Wildlife in the Forest is thriving!
- Read more: Wildlife Guide (1.3mb)
- Read more: Nature Conservation
Trees and climate change
There are many reasons why it is good to plant trees. They are good for wildlife, good to look at and are good for the environment. Find out more about how trees affect climate change.
- Read more: Forest Creation and Climate Change
- Read more: Locking up our carbon
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