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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 5d

Our latest blog post covers all things Forest Friday, our group supporting people experiencing mental health challenges.🍂

We asked Helen, one of our Nature and Health Practitioners, to hear more about Forest Friday and the difference it’s making for those involved: forestofavon.org/2025/10/10/c...

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Royal Forestry Society @royalforestrysoc.bsky.social · 17d

🏆 Congratulations to Great Avon Wood who were awarded Gold, and Combe Hill Wood who took Silver!

www.rfs.org.uk/news-list/community-woodland-of-the-year-award-2025/

Sponsored by @woodlandtrust
Forest of Avon Avon Needs Trees #CombeHillWood #ExcellenceInForestry #EIF2025 #SouthWest #SWEngland

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 24d

🍂 Seed Gathering Season is here! Autumn’s the perfect time to collect fallen seeds like oak, beech, sweet chestnut & conkers, ready to grow into new trees 🌱🌳

Check out @thetreecouncil.bsky.social for tips on collecting & planting responsibly.

Happy gathering! 🌰

#SeedGathering #Autumn #Trees

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · Sep 17

We're looking for a Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through an exciting new chapter of its work.🌱 ⁠
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📍 Location: Bristol & surrounding region, with flexible/hybrid working⁠
💼 Full-time, permanent contract⁠
🗓️ Closing: Midnight on 15th October

👉 forestofavon.org/careers/

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · Sep 16

In 24–25, the Forest of Avon grew by:

🌱 46,430 trees
🌱 99ha planted across 48 sites
🌱 5,379m hedgerow
🌱 236 volunteers
🌱 18,785 trees at Great Avon Wood & Lower Chew Forest

Huge thanks to all who helped grow our forest! 💚
#treesforclimate #forestofavon

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · Sep 10

Great to be at the Agroforestry Show today and tomorrow with our friends from England's Community Forests🌳 ⁠
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We’re set up at stand 18, ready to chat about trees on farms and how our #TreesforClimate scheme can help fund and support tree planting projects across the country.👋 Come and say hello!⁠

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · Aug 13

Thinking about planting trees on your farm?

Agroforestry can boost productivity, improve soil health, reduce flooding, increase biodiversity, and help future-proof your land against climate challenges.

Read more in our latest blog: forestofavon.org/2025/08/07/a...

#treesforclimate #agroforestry

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · Aug 6

A lovely session at our Dementia Wellbeing Group in Yate this week!🌾🍎

We celebrated Lammas, the tradition marking the first harvest of the year, by making beautiful harvest wreaths and cooking apples and blackberries on the fire.

#greensocialprescribing #dementia #naturewellbeing #forestofavon

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · Aug 5

🌳 Trees are vital for butterflies - from feeding caterpillars to offering nectar-rich blooms. With many butterfly and moth species in decline, planting and protecting trees matters more than ever. 🦋

Take part in the #BigButterflyCount: bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · Jul 30

Got a tree/woodland event or project to share?🌳 The Forest of Avon site highlights projects and events across our region!⁠

📩 Email [email protected] to request a link to upload a project

📅 To list an event, head to our site > Join in > Events calendar
forestofavon.org/events-and-v...

Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · Jul 28

Summer is the perfect time to identify trees by their leaves, berries, or nuts! From bright red rowan berries to early hazel nuts forming on the branches, there’s so much to discover🌳⁠
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🍃 Save this post for your next outdoor adventure⁠
📸 Snap what you find⁠
🙋 Tell us how many you spotted!⁠

#treeID

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · Jul 16

We're looking for a driven individual to lead our income generation efforts and support long-term environmental impact.

This exciting role will lead our fundraising efforts, developing strategies, securing grants, and building partnerships to support our growing work.💚⁠

forestofavon.org/careers/

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · Jul 8

How can we #protect and celebrate the natural wonders that are #ancienttrees in our landscapes?🌳

Earlier this year, we joined the winners of our Ancient Tree Photography Competition to help plant the ancient #trees of the future, at #GreatAvonWood near Pensford.🥇

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJsh...

Celebrating Our Ancient Trees

YouTube video by Forest of Avon

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · Jul 7

The Forest of Avon is part of England’s Community Forests, a diverse and growing network of 15 forests, helping nature recover and regenerating the landscapes in and around our towns and cities.🌳💚

Read more about the 24/25 planting season in numbers: englandscommunityforests.org.uk/englands-com...

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · Apr 2

“If everyone could do a little bit – plant some trees for the bees and the birds, and we’ll see where it goes!” 🐝🐦🦔🌳

Watch our video filmed at one of our Trees for Climate funded projects in Kewstoke, Weston-super-Mare🌱

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI2D...

Planting trees with the Forest of Avon: Kewstoke, Weston-S-Mare

YouTube video by Forest of Avon

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · Mar 25

Did you see us on the news? 📰

#WesternForest is the first new #nationalforest in 30 years, here’s what’s making headlines:

🌳 2,500 hectares of new #woodland and #tree habitats over the next five years
🏡 Supporting over 2.5 million people
🌱 Restoring 1,500 hectares of existing woodland

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Mary Creagh MP @marycreagh.bsky.social · Mar 21

Labour's new Western Forest will see 20 million trees planted by 2030, improving air quality, preventing flooding and bringing people closer to nature. I was proud to help plant some of the first trees. Here's a clip from BBC News this morning.

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · Mar 24

We did it!🎉 The Western Forest is the new national forest for England. @marycreagh.bsky.social has announced the new national forest with partners from across the West of England, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.

Find out more here: forestofavon.org/western-fore...

#westernforest #forestofavon

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · Mar 18

Meet Humphrey, another Furrest Volunteer we’ve had the pleasure of planting with this season!🌱🌳⁠
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Humphrey is a natural at motivating volunteers, offering his warm, fluffy coat for cuddles and lifting everyone’s spirits with his charming smile. 13/10, we love Humphrey.🐶⁠
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#planttrees #forestofavon

Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · Mar 12

Rachel is one of our Nature and Health Practitioners, running inclusive woodland groups to support people’s mental and physical health.🌼
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We spoke to Rachel about her work and her advice for others looking to get into the sector.💚 Read the full blog post here: forestofavon.org/2025/03/04/a...

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · Mar 3

Thanks to the Woodland Trust's Emergency Tree Fund, this hub connects people & businesses to grow the Forest of Avon! 🌿💚

Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · Mar 3

Exciting News!🌳 We've launched a new online hub! 🎉

Explore tree projects, volunteer, & apply for funding at www.forestofavon.org

✅ View our interactive tree map
✅ Submit your project (email [email protected])
✅ Join/host events like tree planting & orchard training

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · Feb 19

Join us for the last few weeks of #planting season!🌳 ⁠
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🌱 20th Feb - Alveston, South Glos⁠ ⁠
🌱 26th Feb - Wick, South Glos⁠
🌱 27th Feb - Chewton Keynsham, Bristol⁠
🌱 5th March - Brentry, Bristol⁠
🌱 6th March - Brentry, Bristol⁠
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#Volunteer via our Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/forest-of-...

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · Feb 17

Tree Planting in South Glos 🌳⁠
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We've got a couple of volunteer tree planting sessions ready to book on to. taking place in South Glos, including:⁠
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🌱 Thurs 20th Feb - Alveston, South Glos⁠
🌱 Weds 26th Feb - Wick, South Glos⁠
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We'd love for you to join us! www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/forest-of-...

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Forestry Journal/essentialARB @forestryjournal.bsky.social · Feb 12

Conservationists said the findings showed the need to restore British woodlands 🌳

Wildlife-rich woods that stimulate the senses boost wellbeing, major study shows

But the richest woods are very unevenly distributed across the UK.

www.forestryjournal.co.uk

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