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Where is The National Forest?

Embracing 200 square miles of the Midlands, The National Forest is taking root in the heart of England across parts of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire. It is transforming the landscape with the aim of linking the two ancient Forests of Charnwood on its Eastern fringe with Needwood Forest to its West.

National Forest Location

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Within its boundary are miles of rolling farmland and a former coalfield which was in urgent need of regeneration. Forest towns and villages include Burton upon Trent (famous for its brewing), Coalville and Swadlincote (formerly associated with the coal mining industry) and the historic town of Ashby de la Zouch.


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  • New woodland growing at Prestop, Ashby-de-la-Zouch
  • Where is The National Forest?
  • Launch of Poppy Wood, Melbourne, Derbyshire
  • Plant a tree in The National Forest, newly weds plant to celebrate their marriage
  • Eon staff planting trees
  • Landowner spraying and caring for newly planted trees
  • A group of volunteers building a dry stone wall
  • Some of the 41,000 children who took part in environmental education activities during 2008-2009
  • Sence Valley - A 60-hectare former open cast coal site, transformed by extensive tree planting

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