Epping Forest recognised as ‘Ancient Canopy’ for Queen’s Jubilee | Epping Forest Guardian As the newly-elected chairman of the charity which runs Epping Forest, it is my pleasure to write what I hope will be the first of many articles…
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Restoration of nationally important Battle of Britain site complete
An ambitious conservation and restoration project at a key World War Two heritage site is finally complete and provides a fitting monument to the sacrifice of those who served and died there. The Kenley Revival Project, at Kenley Airfield, started…
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Queen’s Green Canopy Selects 3 of 70 Ancient Woodlands in Epping Forest & Commons
Epping Forest, Burnham Beeches and Ashtead Common have been chosen as part of a nationwide network of 70 ancient woodlands to be dedicated to The Queen in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee. The Queen’s Green Canopy recently announced the network…
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New Chairman to lead Epping Forest and Commons Committee
New Chairman to lead Epping Forest and Commons Committee (cityoflondon.gov.uk) Ben Murphy has been elected as Chairman of the City of London Corporation’s Epping Forest and Commons Committee. Previously Deputy Chairman, Ben succeeds Graeme Doshi-Smith, who has now been elected…
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DFS sofa delivery drivers fined thousands of pounds for illegal forest fly-tip
Two sub-contracted delivery drivers for DFS have been fined over £2,000 after being found guilty of dumping a sofa in Epping Forest. The City of London Corporation, which protects the site as a charitable trust, prosecuted the men at Chelmsford…
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City Backs Jubilee Trees for Queen’s Green Canopy
In celebration of Commonwealth Week and Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the City of London Corporation has pledged to plant hundreds of new trees in parks in the Square Mile and in open green spaces it manages, like Epping…
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Epping Forest Conservators continues to Object to Next Plc development in Waltham Abbey
The Conservators of Epping Forest have reaffirmed their objection to a proposed development by clothing and home retailer, Next Plc. The company is proposing a new warehouse on land north of Dowding Way in Waltham Abbey, Essex, but saw plans…
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Guardian: For epic trees & eco rays of hope, take a train to Epping Forest
Brilliant article published by James Gingell in the Guardian today: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/jan/04/for-epic-trees-and-eco-rays-of-hope-take-a-train-to-epping-forest-london This ancient former royal hunting ground on the north-east edge of London has a lot to teach about how people and woods can coexist harmoniously I’m no slouch, but…
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Epping Forest Annual Review 2021
When it comes to Epping Forest, I so frequently hear misinformation, such as the forest is run by Epping Forest District Council and paid for by local taxes, but the truth is the forest is a charity which receives no…
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Epping Forest’s Response to London Borough of Enfield’s Local Plan
As Conservators and Trustees of Epping Forest, the City of London Corporation’s Epping Forest & Commons Committee has to respond to a wide range of planning applications which could impact the forest’s health or the unique eco system it supports,…
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