Company Information
The National Forest Company leads the creation of The National Forest, a new, wooded landscape for the nation across 200 square miles of central England. The National Forest Company was established by Government in April 1995. It is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
The National Forest Company:
- Attracts and uses resources for ambitious, sensitive and imaginative Forest creation
- Provides the setting for new businesses, recreation, tourism and an improved quality of life
- Enhances wildlife and biodiversity.
The National Forest Company works through working partnerships with landowners, businesses, public, private and voluntary organisations and local communities to fulfil the shared vision for the Forest. It promotes the widest possible participation in and enjoyment of the Forest.
As the Forest matures, the Company promotes at international, national and local levels the experience and knowledge emerging from this inspiring and ambitious project.
- Read more: About The National Forest
National Forest Company Priorities 2008
Creating the Forest remains a priority and the new Changing Landscapes Scheme will offer generous support, alongside other planting schemes. The approach to the management of the woodlands will be developed. The Mid Strategy Review will provide directions to 2014 and beyond and meanwhile a number of significant leisure, health and tourism developments will be progressed.
- Read more: Corporate Plan
The National Forest to 2014 - Consultation
The consultation has now formally closed. The Board will consider the outcomes of the review this autumn and a new implementation plan will be launched early in 2009.
- Read more: Consultation: The National Forest to 2014
Also of interest
10 Oct 2008
Small is Beautiful - Help is at hand to create small woodlands in The National Forest
Anyone with land in The National Forest and who wants to create a woodland or plant just a small number of trees can contact the National Forest Company (NFC) for help and advice. And this is just the time of year to be thinking about it.
10 Oct 2008
Celebrating Success with The National Forest
“As a merchant that sells ‘green’ products for domestic use, we wanted to celebrate the opening of our 300th branch in a sustainable way,” explained Alan Ball, Managing Director of Plumbing Trade Supplies (PTS), at a National Forest Company event last week. “Our head office is in Lutterworth, so supporting The National Forest is the perfect option.”
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15 Oct 2008
Forest Arts - Draw the Forest Floor with Vivienne Cawson
Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Observing natural forms such as seed heads, twigs, acorns and bark you will develop your pencil drawings.
19 Oct 2008
Ibstock, Leicestershire
Join a Ranger on this guided walk looking at the different trees growing on site, and talking about their uses and myths surrounding them.
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National Forest Company, Enterprise Glade, Bath Yard, Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 6BA.
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