Our woods
World Mental Health Day: getting outdoors
Today is World Mental Health Day: a day to show your support for better mental health and raise awareness of mental health problems. It's also a great day to encourage people to take more care of their own mental wellbeing. One way to do this couldn't be simpler: get outdoors!
Are all bees monarchists?
Buckets full of bees at our Ledmore and Migdale Wood in the north of Scotland could help scientists solve one of the great insect mysteries - what makes bees monarchist?
9 best woods to go for a run
Put your best foot forward for a run in one of our beautiful woods. Here are our nine favourites.
Winter Hill fire still smoking at Smithills
The fire at Smithills had officially been declared out, but after smoke was spotted again, we’re urging visitors to take care of the site and themselves.
Smithills update after the Winter Hill fire
One of the largest scale incidents we've faced took place this summer when the top of the Smithills Estate was engulfed in flames. We take a look at how the site is doing now and what the future holds.
Princess Royal officially opens Wales' First World War Centenary Wood
The Princess Royal officially opened Wales First World War Centenary Wood, Coed Ffos Las, in the Gwendraeth Valley, Carmarthenshire.
Take a walk on the wild side at Brackfield Wood
Introducing the wildflowers and wild inhabitants of beautiful Brackfield Wood, our Centenary Wood in Northern Ireland.
Osprey chick brings good news to Loch Arkaig
Our camera nest at Loch Arkaig may have failed this year, but a healthy chick has been raised successfully. Life goes on for our pair Louis and Aila and we think we have solved the mystery of how a pine marten managed to reach their clutch.
News from our June board meeting
Find out what was discussed at our June board meeting, and hear the latest on the Winter Hill fire impact on Smithills Estate.
Winter Hill fire still burns at Smithills
We won’t have the true picture until the fire fades, but we already know the Winter Hill fire has damaged hundreds of hectares at Smithills Estate.
