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Epping Forest: Protective Skylark Fencing Re-Introduced at Wanstead Flats

Epping Forest: Protective Skylark Fencing Re-Introduced at Wanstead Flats

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Benjamin Murphy

Epping Forest’s Head of Conservation, Tanith Cook recently participated in an interview with NE Londoner magazine (Skylark protective fencing erected in Epping Forest) to talk about why the temporary protective fencing is deployed each year on a small area of…

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Epping Forest: Engaging Future Conservators

Epping Forest: Engaging Future Conservators

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Benjamin Murphy

Epping Forest Youth Council celebrate Duke of Gloucester | This Is Local LondonEpping Forest Youth Council celebrate Duke of Gloucester | Epping Forest GuardianDr Neil Hudson MP attends Duke of Gloucester’s Epping Forest Ranger Golden Jubilee celebrations | Dr Neil…

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Epping Forest: Royal Milestone – HRH The Duke of Gloucester celebrates 50 Years as Ranger

Epping Forest: Royal Milestone – HRH The Duke of Gloucester celebrates 50 Years as Ranger

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Benjamin Murphy

Duke of Gloucester celebrates Epping Forest ranger role | This Is Local LondonEEF NEWS – DISTRICT: HRH The Duke of Gloucester visits Epping ForestDuke of Gloucester celebrates Epping Forest ranger role | Epping Forest Guardian His Royal Highness The Duke…

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Epping Forest: Multi-Agency Response to Flytipping

Epping Forest: Multi-Agency Response to Flytipping

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Benjamin Murphy

Funding totalling almost £80,000 will help target flytipping and environmental crime and fund CCTV, automatic number plate recognition cameras and additional patrols. The UK government’s Safer Streets fund has awarded £50,653, combined with an additional £28,233 from Epping Forest District…

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Epping Forest: Chairman’s Column – January 2025

Epping Forest: Chairman’s Column – January 2025

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Benjamin Murphy

Firstly, may I take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy New Year. I hope you all managed to find time to get out and enjoy the Forest over the festive season.  We recently spent some time reflecting…

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Epping Forest: Long-serving volunteer recognised with Freedom of the City of London

Epping Forest: Long-serving volunteer recognised with Freedom of the City of London

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Benjamin Murphy

Judith Adams was awarded the Freedom of the City of London today, following a nomination by by the Chairman (Ben Murphy) and Deputy Chairman (Caroline Haines) of the City of London Corporation’s Epping Forest and Commons Committee, following more than…

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Epping Forest: Wanstead Park’s Iconic ‘Map Tree’ update

Epping Forest: Wanstead Park’s Iconic ‘Map Tree’ update

Posted on December 27, 2024 by Benjamin Murphy

January 2025 – Wanstead Village Directory I wanted to provide an update on the health of the British Isles shaped cedar, known as the ‘map tree’, at Wanstead Park. Firstly, the safety of Epping Forest’s visitors and staff is our…

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Epping Forest: Chairman’s Column – December 2024

Epping Forest: Chairman’s Column – December 2024

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Benjamin Murphy

As 2024 draws to a close, the Epping Forest team have been reflecting on the achievements for what has been an exhausting, but transformative year. And I am proud to present ‘Epping Forest: a Year in Review’ which you can…

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Epping Forest: New River Ching Action Plan

Epping Forest: New River Ching Action Plan

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Benjamin Murphy

Change for the Ching with new partnership river action plan – GOV.UK An urban watercourse that flows from Essex to North London hopes to reap the environmental benefits of an ambitious partnership project to revitalise the river. The Ching Brook, known locally as…

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Epping Forest: Official Opening of ‘The Royal Forest’

Epping Forest: Official Opening of ‘The Royal Forest’

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Benjamin Murphy

I was delighted to join the CEO of the Heartwood Collection, Richard Ferrier, his team and a wide variety of community stakeholders at ‘the Royal Forest Epping Forest’ in Chingford today, for the official opening of this much loved asset.…

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