Forest Discovery Day

Forestry Commission and FSC UK join forces in celebration of woods and forests  

This September, Forestry Commission England and FSC UK have joined forces to celebrate woods and responsible forestry for a tree-charged weekend of fun for all the family.

Kicking off the weekend’s festivities is FSC Friday, being held on 28 September 2012.  On FSC Friday, people are invited to consider the wood and paper products they buy and look out for the FSC logo. Events related to FSC Friday will take place around the world with organisations and supporters celebrating responsible forestry and promoting the FSC logo and what it stands for.  Each year, schools, businesses, youth groups and other organisations from across the UK and beyond get involved.  For more information on FSC Friday and how you can get involved visit www.fscfriday.org

On Sunday 30 September, the Forestry Commission will be holding its second Forest Discovery Day as sites across England join in the celebration of woods and forests. With over 20 locations open to the public, you can enjoy the opportunity to explore sites and enjoy a wide range of free activities, from meeting the Forestry Commission rangers and learning about their work, to events for children such as den making, willow weaving and guided walks.

If you’re a bird lover, then head for  Alice Holt Forest in Surrey, to see BBC Countryfile’s Jonathan Marshall host a captivating falconry display, a guaranteed thrill for all ages. Other events include horse logging demonstrations at Kielder Forest, chainsaw carvings at Cannock Chase and seed planting and art at Westonbirt, the National Arboretum.

For further information about the Forest Discovery Day, and to download a free leaflet of fun activities, go to www.forestry.gov.uk/discoveryday