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The United Kingdom has many amazing forests! These aren't just big groups of trees. Forests are important places for wildlife, outdoor fun, and even for producing wood. Sometimes, a 'forest' might mean a huge area that was once used for hunting by kings and queens, even if it doesn't have many trees today. But mostly, when we talk about forests, we mean large areas covered in trees.

Forests in England

England is home to a wide variety of forests, from ancient woodlands to newer planted areas. They offer great places for walking, cycling, and spotting animals.

Northern England's Forests

The north of England has many beautiful forests, often found in hilly or mountainous areas.

Cheshire Forests

Cumbria Forests

County Durham Forests

Lancashire Forests

  • Gisburn Forest

Northumberland Forests

Yorkshire Forests

Midlands Forests

The Midlands region has forests that range from historic hunting grounds to new projects like the National Forest.

West Midlands County Forests

Shropshire Forests

Staffordshire Forests

Warwickshire Forests

Worcestershire Forests

Derbyshire Forests

  • Darwin Forest

Nottinghamshire Forests

Leicestershire Forests

Lincolnshire Forests

  • List of Forests and Woodland in Lincolnshire

Rutland Forests

  • Leighfield Forest

Northamptonshire Forests

Eastern England's Forests

Forests in the east of England include famous ancient woodlands and large planted forests.

Essex Forests

Bedfordshire Forests

Hertfordshire Forests

Norfolk Forests

Suffolk Forests

  • Rendlesham Forest

South East England's Forests

This region has many well-known forests, some of which are very old and protected.

Buckinghamshire Forests

Hampshire Forests

Isle of Wight Forests

Kent Forests

Oxfordshire Forests

Surrey Forests

Sussex Forests

South West England's Forests

The south west has diverse forests, from ancient royal hunting grounds to modern community forests.

Somerset Forests

Gloucestershire Forests

  • Royal Forest of Dean
  • Forest of Avon

Wiltshire Forests

Devon Forests

  • Ashclyst Forest
  • Bellever Forest
  • Decoy Forest
  • Fernworthy Forest
  • Haldon Forest

Dorset Forests

Forests in Scotland

Scotland's forests are often vast and wild, providing homes for unique wildlife and stunning landscapes.

Angus Forests

Argyll and Bute Forests

Dumfries and Galloway Forests

  • Forest of Ae
  • Carsphairn Forest
  • Corriedoo Forest
  • Dalbeattie Forest
  • Dundeugh Forest
  • Fleet Forest
  • Laurieston Forest
  • Mabie Forest
  • Penninghame Forest
  • Eskrigg Nature Reserve

Strathspey & Badenoch Forests

Fife Forests

Scottish Borders Forests

South Ayrshire Forests

  • Arecleoch Forest
  • Carrick Forest
  • Changue Forest
  • Tairlaw Forest

Stirling Forests

Forests in Wales

Wales has many beautiful forests, often found in its valleys and mountainous areas, perfect for outdoor activities.

Anglesey (Ynys Môn) Forests

Carmarthenshire (Sir Gaerfyrddin) Forests

Ceredigion Forests

  • Penglais Nature Park

Conwy Forests

Conwy/Denbighshire Forests

Denbighshire Forests

Gwynedd Forests

Monmouthshire Forests

Neath Port Talbot Forests

Powys Forests

Forests in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's forests offer scenic beauty and recreational opportunities, often within forest parks.

Types of Forests

Forests can be described in different ways based on their history or how they are managed.

Ancient Woodlands

These are woodlands that have existed for a very long time, usually since the year 1600. They are very important for wildlife and history.

  • List of Ancient Woods in England

Community Forests

These are newer forests, often planted near towns and cities, to give people green spaces for recreation and to improve the environment.

Royal Forests

Historically, these were areas, not always heavily wooded, set aside for hunting by the King or Queen. They had special laws to protect the animals within them.

Forestry Commission Forests

The Forestry Commission is a government department that manages many forests across the UK for timber production, conservation, and public enjoyment.

  • List of forests managed by the Forestry Commission

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