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Paul Weller Announces Summer Dates
Paul Weller has announced a series of gigs in spectacular woodland locations this summer as part of Forestry Commission Live Music 2009. Go to story | Paul Weller announces summer dates |
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Plant Disease Discovered On New Forest Rhododendrons
An outbreak of the fungus-like plant disease Phytophthora ramorum - popularly known in the USA as 'sudden oak death' - has been found in a small number of rhododendron bushes in the Tall Trees Trail of the New Forest, the Forestry Commission has confirmed. Go to story | Plant disease discovered on New Forest rhododendrons |
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Green Future For England's Trees, Woods And Forests
A landmark was reached in securing a green future for England's trees, woods and forests today, 15 December 2008, with the commitment to co-ordinated action from people who believe in creating sustainable woodlands, resilient to climate change, that will deliver real benefits for people, business and wildlife. Go to story | GREEN FUTURE FOR ENGLAND'S TREES, WOODS AND FORESTS |
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Status Quo Announce Summer Show
One of Britain's best loved bands has announced a South-East date for next Summer. The legendary Status Quo will be appearing at Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, near Goudhurst, Kent as part of the Forestry Commission’s summer concert season. Go to story | STATUS QUO ANNOUNCE SUMMER SHOW |
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Jools Holland Announces Summer Concert
Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra featuring Gilson Lavis and special guest star Dave Edmunds and guest vocalists Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall announce a concert for the Eastern region. Go to story | JOOLS HOLLAND ANNOUNCES SUMMER CONCERT |
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First Woodchip Boiler Under South West Scheme
Lanoyce Horticultural Nurseries, based near Saltash in Cornwall, has today ‘switched on’ the first biomass woodchip boiler in the region to be funded under the South West Bio-Heat Programme. Go to story | First woodchip boiler under South West scheme |
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Mcfly To The Woods
The superb McFly have announced a trio of dates next Summer when they will be performing in fantastic woodland locations as part of the Forestry Commission’s annual live music series. Go to story | McFly to the woods |
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Leading The Way In Nature Play
As part of a drive to rediscover the joy of natural play, the Forestry Commission has produced an innovative guide, aimed at forest and other land managers. The publication, called ‘Nature Play’, provides simple and fun ideas on creating natural play opportunities for children. Go to story | Leading the way in nature play |
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Time For A Spruce Up!
A better tree for Peterlee - Forestry Commission rescue plan to topple eyesore Xmas tree Go to story | Time for a spruce up! |
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Lake District’S Ultimate Mountain Bike Trail Launched At Whinlatter
The longest purpose-built mountain bike trail in the Lake District was unveiled at the Forestry Commission’s Whinlatter Forest Park near Keswick on Monday 1st December. Go to story | Lake District’s ultimate mountain bike trail launched at Whinlatter |
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Spotlight On England's National Woods And Forests
Over the next year the Forestry Commission in England will be taking an in-depth look at the estate it manages on behalf of the public. Go to story | Spotlight on England's national woods and forests |
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Opera Diva Katherine Jenkins Announces Summer Shows
Following two sell-out forest concerts this year, classical superstar Katherine Jenkins has announced she will be performing further woodland dates next Summer as part of the Forestry Commission’s 2009 live music programme. Go to story | Opera diva Katherine Jenkins announces summer shows |
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Virtuoso Vanessa-Mae Announces Summer Show At Westonbirt Arboretum
Vanessa-Mae, the world famous violin virtuoso, has announced a West Country date next summer when she will be appearing at Westonbirt Arboretum as part of the Forestry Commission’s 2009 concert season. Go to story | Virtuoso Vanessa-Mae announces summer show at Westonbirt Arboretum |