The Forestry Commission in England has launched a new iphone app to help visitors identify and learn about trees found in local woodlands. Already an award winning bit of software it also allows users to download handy trail maps learn about trees with an easy to use tree identifier. search for sites by event or activity find basic information such as opening … [Read more...] about ForestXplorer iPhone app helps in the forest
Forest Parks
Have your say on England’s publicly owned forests
People in Cumbria who live close to, work with, or enjoy the region’s woods and forests are being given the chance to have their say about the role that publicly owned forests – the Public Forest Estate - in England should play in the years ahead. The Public Forest Estate is managed by the Forestry Commission and includes 258,000 hectares of land of which 25,000 hectares … [Read more...] about Have your say on England’s publicly owned forests