The National Forest

It was fantastic to welcome Secretary of State, @SteveReedMP OBE and Minister for Nature, @MaryCreagh_ CBE MP for a tour last week to talk all about the National Forest and our exciting plans for the future. 🌳

🌍 This #GivingTuesday, take action for a greener future! For as little as £2 a month, you can help plant trees, combat the climate crisis, and support vital education programmes.💚 Together, we can make a lasting impact.🌳 Become a Forest Champion 👉 bit.ly/419PRXI

@SummayaMughal broadcasted the mid-morning show live from Conkers, where the trees have been planted to leave a lasting tribute in the heart of the National Forest.💚 👂Listen, here: bbc.in/3Zq8LIJ

🎉 We’re excited to launch the @BBCLeicester #MakeADifference Woodland at @visitconkers🌳Honouring this year’s award winners, this space in #theNationalForest will be a peaceful spot to connect with nature and reflect.

It’s quiz time for #NationalTreeWeek! 🌳 Ever wondered what your soul tree is? Trees have qualities we admire—strength, resilience, and the power to branch out! 🍃 Answer some quick questions to find the tree that suits you best. 👇 Take part, here: bit.ly/3CDbg1e

Happy #NationalTreeWeek! 🌳 We’ve planted over 9.5 million trees in #theNationalForest, creating wildlife habitats, spaces for wellbeing, and helping to tackle climate change. Here’s to growing a greener, healthier future for everyone! 💚🌍

🌳 We partnered with @adversecamber20 & @FairmeadowsSch for a creative project at Oversetts Woodland! Students collaborated with storyteller @pynstory & musician Ann Jones to craft nature-inspired songs & stories as part of the Caroline Scothern Awards.🎶tinyurl.com/yexebhhe

Happy #Halloween! 🎃 🌑Did you know Halloween’s roots trace back to #Samhain, the Celtic festival marking the end of harvest & the start of winter? 🌳The Yew tree is deeply connected to Samhain for its ability to regenerate from decay. 👉 Read more: bit.ly/3YJ3lrN

⚠️Important Notice!⚠️ 🌳 If you're in #theNationalForest around Boothorpe/Norris Hill, please keep dogs on leads near livestock. Pregnant ewes are grazing, and recent dog attacks have caused serious harm.💔 ✅ Let’s protect these animals and keep the Forest safe for all.🙏

Go green this #Halloween! 🎃 Celebrate sustainably this spooky season by supporting local farms, crafting homemade decorations, and baking your own treats. Small changes make a big impact for our planet! 🌍💚 👉 Check out our top tips here: bit.ly/4eZE3eF

We were delighted to welcome @Hack4Labour, MP for North West Leicestershire for a tour of the Heart of the Forest last week to talk all things trees and outline our exciting plans for the future. We look forward to working together in the coming years.🌳#theNationalForest

@NaturalEngland's State of Natural Capital Report 2024 highlights pressures on UK woodlands, here in #theNationalForest we're proving that positive change is possible. By increasing forest cover, boosting biodiversity, & promoting sustainability.🌳 Read: bit.ly/3Y8iEZC

Do you have a creative idea to test and nurture in #theNationalForest? 🌱 💡We are looking for projects that provide different approaches to connecting people to the National Forest! 👉 Find out more: bit.ly/4eir1bL 📷 (C) David Wilson Clarke

🌳 9 in 10 Brits are living with high or extreme stress (Mental Health UK). 😓 But did you know time in nature can help? 💚 🌱 Lowers blood pressure 🌱 Reduces cortisol 🌱 Boosts mood & focus Feeling overwhelmed? Take a walk in the woods and let nature heal. 🌿 #WMHD24

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that 90% of primary schools across the National Forest are now regularly engaging in outdoor learning—up from just 20% in 2016!🙏 We would like to thank individuals and our partners who have helped us to achieve this target. bit.ly/4dHtifw

Looking for something to do this half-term? Why not get your wellies on, grab a spade and join us to plant your very own tree in #theNationalForest! 🌱 🌳 We'll be at Brookvale Wood on Sat, 26 October for our first Plant a Tree of the season! 🎉 👉 Book: bit.ly/3XgroOo

📢 The latest round of National Forest Arts Grants are now open for applicants! 🌳 If you have a creative idea inspired by the National Forest then we would love to hear from you. 💷 Grants of up to £3000 are available, find out more: bit.ly/4eir1bL

We've teamed up with @BBCLeicester to celebrate this year’s Make a Difference Award winners!🌟 We’re planting trees at @visitconkers to create the BBC Leicester Make a Difference Wood, honouring the resilience and spirit of our local heroes.💚 #MakeADifference

On #InternationalDayOfCharity, we’d like to celebrate our incredible colleagues, volunteers, and you, our supporters, who all make it possible to do what we do. 🌳 Thank you for helping us to create a greener future for everyone.💚 Find out more: bit.ly/4fqxt1q

Calling all innovators and operators of sustainable tourist accommodation! 🌳🛖🌿 We're seeking visionary partners to help create a ground-breaking sustainable tourism destination across 200 square miles of #theNationalForest. Find out more: bit.ly/3XrznI9