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Focus On Bourne Woods	On Thursday and Sunday, August 21 and 31, rangers will be on hand in the car park in Bourne Woods, Lincolnshire to gather visitors’ views. The team will be available from 10.30am to 2.30pm on both days.Their survey is aimed at finding out how people want the woodland to be managed in future.
Music And Story In The Woods!	The Neroche Scheme is inviting local people to get involved and help shape this new event over the summer and autumn. Storyteller Jane Flood and Musician Fiona Barrow will be leading a series of spellbinding storytelling and music events this summer to explore local folklore, stories and music to use for the Punkie Night event on the Blackdown Hills in November.
Fairy Tales Come Alive In Whinlatter Forest This Summer	Step back through the myths of time into a world of adventure at the Forestry Commission’s Whinlatter Forest Park, near Keswick on Friday the 15th of August 2008.
Commission Launches Green Makeover Mission In Southport	A team of foresters are launching a four-month mission to shift 42,000 tonnes of sand from Rainford’s former sand extraction site north of Southport to a closed landfill site at Town Lane, to help complete the first stage of a new community woodland.
Grant Award To Save Declining Herefordshire Butterfly	One of the UK’s most rapidly declining butterflies is being offered a helping hand in Herefordshire, thanks to a new three-year conservation project led by the Forestry Commission and Butterfly Conservation.
Joint Action Against Raves In The Forest	Gloucestershire Police, the Forest of Dean District Council and The Forestry Commission have signed a memorandum of understanding to detail how unlicensed events will be dealt with.
Buggy On Down To Lincolnshire's Woods	Globe-trotting Hannah Darcel has been appointed as health and well-being ranger for Lincolnshire by the Forestry Commission - the first such appointment made anywhere in the UK. Hannah’s job will be to co-ordinate the scores of healthy living events organised by the Forestry Commission as part of its Active Woods health campaign.
Chance To Meet "Wood-Be" Soulmates!	The Forestry Commission is staging its first ever singles walk in Wharncliffe Wood, between Sheffield and Barnsley, on Sunday 17 August.
Buggy On Down To South Yorkshire's Woodlands	Globe-trotting Hannah Darcel has been appointed as a health and well-being ranger by the Forestry Commission - the first such appointment made anywhere in the UK. Her new patch includes South Yorkshire and the beauty-spots taking root on ex-colliery sites, along with ancient woodlands like Wharncliffe, near Sheffield.
Grizedale Art Makes Its Mark At The Tatton Flower Show	A pioneering South Lakes art project has raised a few eyebrows at this year’s RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park (23-27 July), as part of the Forestry Commission’s 'Arts Roots Grizedale' initiative.
Discover Brilliant Butterflies!	Youngsters are being invited to stretch their wings and learn more about amazing butterflies in Chambers Farm Wood.
Moth Night Aims To Put The Record Straight!	A Moth Night event will be held at the 400-hectare (1,000-acre) Guisborough Forest and Walkway on Wednesday 13 August.
Goshawks Are Stars Of The Show At Haldon!	Three chicks have this month flown the nest at Haldon Forest Park – the only nest in the UK with a camera trained on it. The rare footage of the chicks growing from tiny bundles of white fluff to beautiful examples of this rare and elusive bird has enthralled Forestry Commission staff and now we are sharing it with you!
Westonbirt Brightens Those Darker Days	Don't worry about the nights drawing in this autumn and winter. Westonbirt ­Arboretum will be bathed in light and colour! Autumn and winter are magical seasons at the Forestry Commission’s national arboretum with blazing red maples, fascinating fungal forays and the hugely popular, illuminated ‘Enchanted Christmas’ trail.
A Wheely Big Move Forward!	Works start on £850,000 Mountain Bike routes in Kielder Water & Forest Park.
The Future Is Even Greener At Top Lodge	The Forestry Commission’s Top Lodge in Fineshade Woods has expanded its green credentials with new catering partners.
Wood Turns To Rock!	Forget the Flintstones! The Forestry Commission has gone back to the Stone Age by unveiling five rock monoliths in Hamsterley Forest, near Bishop Auckland
Summer Fun At Cookworthy Forest	People looking for something fun to do with their children this summer may want to take a visit to Cookworthy Forest
Holiday Ideas For Children At Haldon Forest Park	Entertain children at Haldon Forest Park near Exeter with help from the Forestry Commission by coming to a series of fun, exciting and educational activities aimed at children between eight and twelve.
Young People Sample Life In The Outback	Youngsters struggling to cope with academic life are amongst those being given a chance to swap the classroom for the wide open forest.
Summer Fun At Colliers Farm Wood Leigh	Celebrate the start of the school holidays at the Colliers Wood Fun Day on Saturday, 26th July. There’ll be lots for all the family to enjoy, all within walking distance from Tyldesley, Gin Pit village and Higher Folds.
Tree-Mendous Fellas Take A Bow	Lumberjacks in the North York Moors are gearing up to show how one of the region’s most vibrant woods is being managed with an eye on the future.
Westonbirt Set To Be Ablaze With Colour This Autumn	New England or Old England? Why fly halfway round the world and clock up those air miles when one of the world’s finest autumn spectacles is on the doorstep at Westonbirt The National Arboretum in Gloucestershire.
Get Hooked In Salford During National Fishing Week	People in Salford are being encouraged to try out one the country's most popular pastimes at the Forestry Commission’s Queensmere Dam, off Queensway, Swinton, this National Fishing Week - 19th to the 27th July 2008.
Consultation On The Future Management Of Phytophthora Ramorum And Phytophthora Kernoviae	The Forestry Commission, Defra and the Welsh Assembly Government have launched a joint consultation on the future management of Phytophthora ramorum ("sudden oak death") and Phytophthora kernoviae.
Explore The Forest Wilderness!	A feast of outdoor adventure is being staged in 62,000 hectare (155,000-acre) Kielder Forest, Northumberland, during the school holidays.
Hear The Call Of The Wild In Sherwood Forest	The Forestry Commission is staging an exciting survival event in 1,200-hectare (3,000-acre) Sherwood Pines Forest Park, near Clipstone, Notts, on Thursday 24 July, from 10am.
New Research Note Provides Latest Advice On Red Band Needle Blight	A new Research Note from the Forestry Commission provides an update on red band needle blight (RBNB), a serious disease that is increasingly affecting conifer trees in Britain’s forests.
Woodfuel Workshop Plans Heat Up	Delegates are invited for an important international conference and workshop entitled 'The Woodfuel Supply Chain - Sharing Experience', in Warwick, England, in September.
A Real Tweet For Woodland Birds	The Forestry Commission wants to support high-quality planting schemes that meet its key priorities in County Durham, which include broadening wildlife habitats, restoring derelict land and providing places for people to enjoy healthy exercise.
New Grants To Help Ancient Limewoods Make Up For Lost Time	The Forestry Commission has unveiled details of a new £85,000 scheme funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund to expand the Lincolnshire Limewoods and create improved public access.
Key Phase Begins In Battle Against Pest Moth	A key phase is under way in the campaign to tackle the oak processionary moth pest in West London.
A Midsummer Night's Dream At Cheshire's Delamere Forest	Cheshire’s Delamere Forest Park, near Northwich, is staging its first ever outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ on Thursday, 24th July 2008.
Summer Bushcraft Mission To Be Launched In Wyre Forest	Kids in Worcestershire are being invited to take part in a real life interactive adventure in a secret part of the Wyre Forest near Bewdley, this summer.
New Orienteering Course Unveiled At Sutton Manor	People in St Helens are being offered a new way to stretch their legs and their minds at Sutton Manor community woodland near St Helens from Tuesday the 15th of July, with the launch of an exciting new orienteering course.
Hawnby Is Top Of The Tree	A woodland which is aiming high has notched one of the most prestigious prizes in forestry for a North York Moors estate
The Search Is On For Staffordshire Junior Nature Detectives	Kids in Staffordshire are being invited to become junior nature detectives at Cannock Chase Forest this summer, as part of the Forestry Commission’s Summer Forest Fundays programme.
What’S On In July In Bedfordshire, Lincolnshire And Northamptonshire	July’s listing of events and activities around the region
Wildlife In The Frame In Chambers Farm Wood	Nature lovers are being invited to pick up their cameras and enjoy a close encounter with plants and wildlife at Chambers Farm Wood in Lincolnshire
Wild Walk Through The Myths Of Time!	Dragons and trolls will be lurking in Dalby Forest as nature lovers take a walk on the really wild side!
Feeling Karma In The Forest	Forest chiefs are tapping into a rising tide of karma in Doncaster by staging more free tai chi sessions
Top Fellas Gear Up To Show How Its Done!	Veteran lumberjack Tom Grimwood does a lot more than simply live in Kielder Water and Forest Park with his wife and family.
Drums In The Woods!	Mass percussion will vibrate around Sherwood Pines Forest Park as a huge drumming festival descends
Devon Beauty Spot Gets Award For Its Makeover	Wistlandpound reservoir in North Devon is a beauty spot with a difference – it’s not just accessible to rugged outdoor types; wheelchair users can also enjoy the 2km lakeside trail
A Breath Of Fresh Air For The Whole Community: Ingrebourne Hill Opens Its Gates	Ten years in the making, Ingrebourne Hill, a new green space – and a new world of opportunity – for the people of Havering, is open for business!
Bard Au Naturelle	The British Touring Shakespeare Company will reveal its Bottom in Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, next month.
Moston Vale Fun Day Is Top Of The League In Harpurhey	Hundreds of people from Harpurhey and surrounding area are expected to turn out to this summer’s Moston Vale Fun Day
Nothing Forbidden About Thurnscoe For Emily!	A woman who spent a year on the “Forbidden Isle” has linked up with local people in Thurnscoe, near Barnsley, South Yorkshire, to nurture a flourishing beauty spot
Have Your Say On How To Manage England’S Ancient And Native Woodlands In The West Midlands	Key experts from the West Midlands Region meet to seek their views on new draft guidance for ancient woodlands
Ancient Woods Catching Up For Lost Time In The North East	The Forestry Commission staged workshop at Allen Banks, Ridley Hall, Bardon Mill to give land managers a chance to comment on proposed new national guidelines on protecting this priceless resource.
Ancient Woods Catching Up For Lost Time In Yorkshire And The Humber	The Forestry Commission is staging a workshop at Castle Howard, near Malton, North Yorkshire, on 26 June to give land managers chance to comment on proposed new guidelines on protecting this priceless resource.
New Lake District Building Is 'The One'	The Forestry Commission, launches the Lake District’s most innovative building for 50 years
Youngsters Get A Buzz In The Wood!	Insects are being invited to come out of the shade and enjoy a few well-earned hours in the limelight!
Meet 'Wood-Be' Soul Mates!	The Forestry Commission is staging its second ever singles walk in Chambers Farm Wood on Sunday 29 June.
Westonbirt Arboretum Reveals Its Playful Nature	Walk the plank, jump over crocodile-infested waters, build a secret den … from this summer children can let their imaginations run wild in new natural play areas hidden among the trees at Westonbirt The National Arboretum.
Pay By Phone Parking Trial	A four-month pilot scheme in seven car parks in East Anglia to test a new system to pay for car parking
What Did The Romans Ever Do For Us? Find Out In Dalby Forest	The largest amateur historical society re-enacting Roman Britain, will revive the days of the legions by setting up camp for the weekend in Dalby Forest, near Pickering, North Yorkshire
200 Years On The Forest Continues To Hold The Key For The Future Of The Dean	On Wednesday 18th June, the Forestry Commission will be hosting a prestigious event to commemorate 200 years of planting trees and safeguarding the future of England’s timber supplies.
How Much Wood Will There Be In The South West?	How much timber will the conifer woodlands of the South West produce over the next 20 years?
Girls Aloud!	Conservationists have revealed that all five of the rare hen harrier chicks being raised in Northumberland are female. The RSPB, Forestry Commission and 30 keen volunteers have mounted a 24 hour security operation to safeguard the nest.