A new report has revealed that Epping Forest – London and Essex’s largest green space – is worth around £64.4 million a year in public benefits, with a present value of £1.9bn over 50 years. Epping Forest is conserved by…
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London FA Club of The Year: R77 Soccer School, Epping Forest
Last night I had the pleasure of attending the London FA’s annual Grassroots Football Awards, hosted by the City of London Corporation at the Guildhall. These awards highlight some of the amazing work carried out in football communities across the…
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Burnham Beeches & Stoke Common, Buckinghamshire – Newsletter Jan 2024
Burnham Beeches and Stoke Common – City of London Looking after Stoke Common throughout the yearOur four Exmoor ponies are currently grazing the west side of Stoke Common and will most likely remain there for the next few months. Please remember,…
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Coulsdon Commons, Croydon, London – Newsletter Jan 2024
Our Coulsdon Commons Newsletter covers Coulsdon Common, Farthing Downs, Kenley Common, and Riddlesdown in the London Borough of Croydon. Mulling over an impressive year of volunteeringAs Christmas approached, our volunteer tasks across the Coulsdon Commons took on a festive spirit, featuring mince pies, baked…
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West Wickham, Bromley, London – Newsletter Jan 2024
The West Wickham Commons – City of London Butcher’s Broom; a peculiar winter plantDiscovered among the trees on West Wickham Common, Butcher’s Broom is an evergreen shrub with bright red berries, adding a splash of colour and cheer to the…
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Ashtead Common, Surrey: Newsletter Jan 2024
Ashtead Common – City of London Keeping the tradition of coppicing aliveOn a crisp January morning, local families seized the opportunity to join the Rangers at an event where they tried their hand at the ancient craft of coppicing. Following…
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Epping Forest: Chairman’s Column – January 2024
The arrival of a new year presents an opportunity to reflect on the year past and plan for the year ahead. For many, this includes resolutions to increase physical activity with the intention of working off some of the seasonal excesses! Epping…
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Epping Forest: Visit from the Minister for Food, Farming & Fisheries
Today, we welcomed the Rt Hon Mark Spencer MP, Minister of State responsible for Food, Farming and Fisheries, to Epping Forest. The Minister is also responsible for the UK Government’s Rural Payments Agency, which provides grants for organisations like Epping…
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London Tree and Woodland Awards 2023
This evening, the UK Forestry Commission and Mayor of London hosted the annual Tree and Woodland Awards at City Hall, known as the “Tree Oscars”. These awards celebrate the work of individuals, communities and professionals to protect, improve and expand…
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Burnham Beeches: Iron Age Brought Back to Reality
The City of London Corporation has launched an exciting new augmented reality (AR) application to celebrate the completion of the Beacons of the Past Project at Burnham Beeches. The AR app allows visitors to use their mobile phones or tablet devices to…
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