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Bluebells
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01 March 2024
Walking amongst a carpet of bluebells with their beautiful flowers nodding in a gentle breeze is a truly magical springtime experience.
Olly Murs
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15 February 2024
Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, has announced that singer-songwriter and solid-gold popstar Olly Murs will perform a headline show against the unique outdoor backdrop of Cannock Chase Forest on 29 June 2024.
Wing Wood
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08 February 2024
Forestry England and British Airways today announced a one-year partnership which will support planting 9,000 oak trees and help create an area of wildflower meadow at Wing Wood in Buckinghamshire.
Paloma Faith
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08 February 2024
Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, has announced that British pop superstar Paloma Faith will perform a headline show in the unique outdoor setting of High Lodge, Thetford Forest on 27 June 2024.
FL24 Richard Ashcroft
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29 January 2024
Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, has announced that iconic singer-songwriter Richard Ashcroft will perform a headline show in the stunning outdoor setting of Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire with support from local Leeds band Apollo Junction on Sunday 23 June 2024.
Woman and child
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08 January 2024
Forestry England is thrilled to announce a year-long celebratory trail launching on 24th January, to mark the 25th anniversary of the award-winning picture book, “The Gruffalo”.
Pine Marten
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03 January 2024
After being absent for decades, pine martens are now present across the New Forest and successfully breeding here according to the results of a three-year study into these rare creatures.
King at Westonbirt
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12 December 2023
King Charles III joined staff at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum to plant an endangered tree this week. 
Char-JM
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11 December 2023
Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, has announced that indie legends The Charlatans and guitar icon Johnny Marr will be performing at Cannock Chase Forest for a joint headline show on Friday 28 June 2024.
Bryan Adams
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08 December 2023
Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, has announced that Canadian rock legend Bryan Adams will perform at Delamere Forest, Thetford Forest and Dalby Forest on Sunday 16 June, Thursday 20 June and Friday 21 June 2024 respectively.
Tom Jones
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27 November 2023
The summer concert series Forest Live, presented by Forestry England, has announced British musical legend Tom Jones and pop queen Becky Hill as the latest stars to perform shows in unique forest settings next summer.
Anne-Marie
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20 November 2023
Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, has announced that Anne-Marie is the latest star to perform at its 2024 shows, taking place in unique forest settings next summer.
Westminster Christmas Tree
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16 November 2023
A very special Northumbrian Christmas tree is about to set off on a 330-mile trip as it becomes one of the most iconic symbols of the festive season.
Man singing on guitar
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15 November 2023
Did you know that in the UK, people spend £700 million on gifts that nobody really wants each year?
Family picking christmas tree in forest
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15 November 2023
For many of us, choosing a real Christmas tree is one of the best things about the festive season.
Trees in the forest
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15 November 2023
Winter is a magical time in the nation’s forests. Life slows down, and without the rustling of leaves in the wind the forest becomes quiet making it the perfect destination to escape the Christmas madness.
Outdoor concert crowd in a forest
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27 October 2023
Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, has announced Sting and Nile Rodgers & CHIC as the first artists performing at its 2024 shows, taking place in unique forest settings throughout June and July.
Wollemi pine younger leaves
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26 October 2023
Botanist James Wong joins Forestry England to plant critically endangered Wollemi pine trees - the first global ‘metacollection’ to save the iconic species from extinction.
Pumpkin
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24 October 2023
Pumpkins are a Halloween tradition, with approximately 24 million of them being sold in the UK each year to add to the excitement of the spooky celebrations!
Lower Lye
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20 October 2023
Forestry England will create a Coronation Wood at Bucknell in Shropshire to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
Sleetbeck wood site
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18 October 2023
Forestry England will create a Coronation Wood to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III at Roadhead, near Longtown in Cumbria.
kids throwing leafs in forest
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13 October 2023
For getting out and about with the kids, the seasons don’t get much better than autumn. From conker collecting to jumping in leaf piles, there are so many brilliant, low-cost autumnal activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Forest road
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13 October 2023
As autumn arrives in the nation’s forests, a beautiful transformation takes place. The once green leaves on the trees change to a stunning mix of yellows, reds, oranges, and gold colours.
Tree in forest
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13 October 2023
We’re all set for a spectacular show of autumn colour, with the nation’s forests promising stunning reds, golds and yellows before trees shed their leaves.
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