Guidance is being issued to the public after DEFRA confirmed cases of avian influenza in Epping Forest. Visitors to the site, which is managed as a registered charity by the City of London Corporation, are being asked to follow Government…
Continue Reading
Mushroom pickers warned: don’t damage ‘green lungs of London’
Fungi pickers are being told that they are damaging Epping Forest’s delicate wildlife ecology. The City of London Corporation, which manages the ancient woodland as a registered charity, says mushrooms are being illegally picked en-masse and sold to restaurants and…
Continue Reading
Epping Forest: Chairman’s Update – October 2022
Epping Forest tree planted in memory of late Lord Mayor of London | This Is Local London Epping Forest tree planted in memory of late Lord Mayor of London | Epping Forest Guardian This week in Epping Forest, I hosted…
Continue Reading
Celebrating the Legacy of Sir Roger Gifford
Today, I had the pleasure of hosting the Rt Hon the Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Vincent Keavney, alongside Sheriff’s Alderman Alastair King and Andrew Marsden, in the Northwest of Epping Forest for a tree planting ceremony…
Continue Reading
Queen’s Green Canopy ‘Tree of Trees’ Gifting Ceremony: Burnham Beeches Honoured
In honour and loving memory of Her Majesty, The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) has marked the start of the official tree planting season in the United Kingdom with a poignant tree gifting ceremony at The Royal Hospital Chelsea in London…
Continue Reading
Epping Forest Gateway Project: Goldings Hill Trail
The Epping Forest gateway project is creating attractive access points into the Forest which are car-free and focused on the needs of the community. The ambition is that this will create an accessible route for local residents to enjoy the…
Continue Reading
Tribute to Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
On Monday 12th September 2022, a Special Urgent Meeting was convened of the City of London’s Court of Common Council to agree a resolution for a message of condolence to His Majesty, King Charles III. Many members of the Court…
Continue Reading
Epping Forest featured in celebration of London’s parks and open spaces
An outdoor exhibition that highlights the essential role played by London’s parks and open spaces will open at Epping Forest next week. From picnics and gardening to festivals and Sunday football kickabouts, Green City: A Visual History of London’s Parks…
Continue Reading
Wildfires in Epping Forest requires us to rethink disposable BBQ sales
It is clear the unprecedented temperatures and long spells without rain have made open space spaces across the country worry about the risks of wildfires. In Epping Forest, we believe between the 26th June and 11th August 2022 (54 days),…
Continue Reading
A Deep Problem: Wanstead Park Ponds, Epping Forest
A deep problem – Wanstead Village Directory With the dry, cracked bed of the Ornamental Water once again on show, Benjamin Murphy, chair of the Epping Forest & Commons Committee, explains the inherent difficulties in managing the water levels of Wanstead Park’s lake…
Continue Reading