Hands-on conservation: Making a difference one task at a time Over the last 47 years The Epping Forest Conservation Volunteers (EFCV) have completed more than 2000 conservation tasks, leaving behind a legacy of positive impressions across the Forest. On a…
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Heartwood Collection acquire The Royal Forest, Chingford, adding to its growing portfolio of freehold ‘pubs with rooms’
This acquisition adds a further 28 rooms to the 150 rooms that the Group has acquired over four sites. Following completion of The Royal Forest, Heartwood Collection remains on track to hit its target to grow to over 60 inns…
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New report: Network of Commons worth millions to society
New report: Network of Commons worth millions to society (cityoflondon.gov.uk) A new report has revealed that the network of “Commons” – managed and conserved by the City of London Corporation across Buckinghamshire, Surrey, and parts of South London – are…
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Epping Forest: Chairman’s Column – February 2024
We have recently commissioned an independent audit of our natural capital assets, including Epping Forest. For generations we have described the Forest as ‘priceless’, but that doesn’t allow us to quantify the value of the services we provide to the…
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What is Epping Forest really worth?
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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