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Young Oak tree amongst grassland

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.


National Forest Company Priorities 2008

Spades at the ready!

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.

The National Forest to 2014 - Consultation

Wildflower meadow at Billa Barra, Leicestershire

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.


18 Dec 2008

The National Forest Wood Fair - Showing Good Growth

Organisers of the National Forest Wood Fair are keen to make contact with woodworkers and craftspeople who love wood, with a view to attending this, the only wood fair in the Midlands.

09 Dec 2008

Create Your Own Small Woodland - With Free Trees

The National Forest Company can help landowners create their own small woodland, their own bit of The National Forest, for free!

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07 Jan 2009

Second Half Activities Enrolment Day

Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire

Second Half Activities Enrolment Day is the perfect opportunity to come along and see what is on offer for the over 50's; there are a variety of classes available where you can learn new skills or develop ones that you already have. ESBC Residents £15.00

10 Jan 2009

Horsing Around

Coalville, Leicestershire

An exhibition celebrating Leicestershire's close association with the horse.

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