Forestry England
In the Forest of Dean
The Forest of Dean is one of the largest forests in the country, its scale along with its long and intricate history, the complexity of the underlying geology and diversity of the soils, makes the Forest of Dean a uniquely varied and important woodland.
Its origins as a royal forest pre-date the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Forest has long been used for its timber and it also has a rich mining history rooted in iron ore, sandstone and coal. Today, the Forest remains a working forest, managed by Forestry England.
Explore the Forest
A great day out
In the Forest of Dean, Forestry England manage hundreds of miles of waymarked walking trails across the forest, as well as mountain biking trails at the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre and running trails at Mallards Pike. There are plenty of ways to get outside!
Wildlife
The Forest of Dean is a stronghold for nature, with large areas of woodland and open space providing the perfect mosaic of habitats for many species.
Membership
Help the nation’s forests thrive by supporting Forestry England. We offer an annual membership, which is ideal for regular visitors.
A working forest
The Forest of Dean is still a working forest, producing home grown sustainable timber for the UK market. Wood is part of our everyday lives and ensuring we use sustainably sourced timber is really important.
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