Discover the magic of forests with our brand-new book📖

We the Forest combines Forestry England research and custom illustrations in this one-of-a-kind book to bring the forest ecosystem to life for young readers.

Find out more👉forestryeng.land/we-the-forest-…

Join the Forestry Commission live Tree Health Clinic today at 12pm here on X🌲

#PlantHealthWeek

Vigilance is key! 👀

Together with Forest Research, we are monitoring our spruce trees for signs of stress to prevent the spread of the Eight-toothed spruce bark beetle, Ips typographus.

Help us by reporting trees in distress👉tinyurl.com/2y2ey6dv #PlantHealthWeek

𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 - Thursday 9 May ⏰

Join the panel of experts from Forestry Commission, Kew Science/Kew Gardens as well as our very own Caroline and Matt.

Submit your questions to them as part of #PlantHealthWeek between 12 and 2pm this Thursday🌿 #ForestResearch

Launch of Botanic Gardens Conservation International Global Conifer Conservation Consortia Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh today planting metacollection of #Wollemi nobilis with Bedgebury Pinetum - Forestry England Westonbirt Arboretum - Forestry England and huge thanks to Botanic Gardens of Sydney #plantconservation

If we look after trees, they will continue to look after us💪

Bedgebury Pinetum is on the front line of research and monitoring for potential pests and diseases.

Check out how we're safeguarding trees and protecting their future👉forestryeng.land/tree-health-en…

#PlantHealthWeek

Welcome back, little one!

The Gruffalo’s Child was feeling brave so she’s tip toed back to Bedgebury Pinetum and is in a brand-new location.

Pick up a map and head out into the trees to find her🌲

Gruffalo Sculptures at Bedgebury👉 tinyurl.com/3wuvvbaf

Guess who’s back? 👀

This week, we will be welcoming a much-loved character back to Bedgebury Pinetum and she has a new spot to call home.

Do you know who it is? 👇

If it’s in a forest, it counts 🌳

Our brand-new #Forest450 challenge is a chance to test your trail riding in the nation’s forests and explore some new nature spots across the country 🗺️

Are you ready to ride? 👉 forestryeng.land/forest450-chal…

Best places for #bluebells at Bedgebury?

Head towards Redwood Avenue, the viewpoint along Dallimore Valley and the Forest Gateway. Explore the woodland edges of the pinetum or Conifer Conservation project🌲

Stick to designated paths to protect the bluebells for the future💙

New event alert! 🏃‍♂️🏃

We are hosting our first ever Junior 2k race with Nice Work for our young, adventurous runners!

Are you ready to lace up those trainers and conquer the ups and downs of Bedgebury’s scenic trails?

📆 Sunday 27 October
⏰8.30am

👉tinyurl.com/5tjmrnm3

Join outdoor fitness specialist and qualified Guide Runner and Coach Tim for running and fitness for blind or visually impaired people at Bedgebury Pinetum - Forestry England🌲

Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/3Uo8IL7

Today is #EarthDay , and 2024’s theme is planet vs. plastic 🌍

Our amazing Visitor Services team work tirelessly to keep our trails clean for your enjoyment and for the safety of wildlife and trees🌲

Help us tackle litter by following the Forest Code 👉forestryengland.uk/the-forest-code

The Kent Big Weekend is here! 🎉

We can’t wait to welcome all our ticket winners! If you’re visiting us today, remember to tag us in your pictures and add #KentBigWeekend

Spring has well and truly sprung at Bedgebury Pinetum 💙

With swathes of bluebells, colourful blossom and fresh new growth around every corner, who's planning a visit? 👋

450 miles, one golden rule – forest trails only! 🌲

Join our brand-new cycling challenge and ride 450 miles, the distance between Kielder Forest and Cardinham Woods, over the next six months🚴

Are you up to the challenge? 👉 forestryeng.land/forest450-chal…

We’re giving away prizes! 🎉

Have you been strolling through our amazing tree collection, training on our running and cycling trails or joining a weekly fitness activity?

Tell us about your adventures to win prizes👉forestryengland.uk/active-forests…

#DidYouKnow it’s #PlantAppreciationDay today?

We all have that one special tree in the National Pinetum. What’s yours?

We’ll go first…Monkey Puzzle Araucaria Araucana 💚

Bonus points for photos! 👇

The riot of blue begins! 💙

Sweetly-scented, bell-shaped English #bluebells are popping up in almost every direction you look.

📷David Jenner photography

Wow! We have made it to the finals in the muddyHQ Kent awards for Best Family Attraction 🎉

Thank you so much for your support so far! 💚👏

Help us win by voting by Thursday 18 April 👉kent.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/vote/