The UK’s six reptile species are often overlooked. Their shyness and increasing rarity means they are seldom encountered. If you are lucky enough to stumble across one it is sure to make your heart beat a little faster - but what could you see locally...? Read more
You may have seen recently that Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedford Borough Council are working on ‘The Forest of Marston Vale: Design Guidance’ that will be adopted as a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD), and they’re looking for the input of local residents... Read more
Old hand-drawn maps are a thing of the past - Forest Creation Officer Mark explains how embracing technology is making woodland creation more efficient and accessible Read more
As sunnier days start to filter in you might spot some beautiful butterflies, but what common species of this winged wonder are you likely to see in the Forest...? Read more
You’ll be amazed at what is under your feet as you walk around the Millennium Country Park: a real-life marine Jurassic Park! Part 3 of a 5 part series by local geology enthusiast, Duncan Willox Read more
You’ll be amazed at what is under your feet as you walk around the Millennium Country Park: a real-life marine Jurassic Park! Part 2 of a 5 part series by local geology enthusiast, Duncan Willox Read more
You’ll be amazed at what is under your feet as you walk around the Millennium Country Park: a real-life marine Jurassic Park! Part 1 of a 5 part series by local geology enthusiast, Duncan Willox Read more
Daania - a sixth form student at a local college - joined the Forest of Marston Vale team for a week of work experience this month, and tells us about her experience... Read more
A total of 52 different species are native to the UK, and almost 30 of these have been recorded in Bedfordshire... Read more
Find out more about our efforts to reduce the plastic waste generated from our tree planting activities... Read more
We’ve heard a lot of talk about climate change in 2021 - even before the UN Climate Change Conference UK (COP26) in Glasgow in November - but what has prompted this renewed urgency for climate action? Read more
Modern-day global warming started with the industrial revolution - in the UK this also coincided with woodland cover at its lowest in recorded history. How do we ensure a healthy, growing Forest nowadays and for the future...? Read more