Exmoor & Quantocks - Forestry England

11/06/2026

You may have noticed a new 'Wellbeing Trail' up at Wind Down woods. A 1km trail, a short walk from the car park. Well worth a visit!

27/05/2026

Drivers to Nutcombe Bottom will have noticed that the increased traffic along the lane is causing potholes to develop. Unfortunately, Forestry England doesn't own the road in question, but we understand that the potholes are causing frustration. Drivers, please keep your speed low and drive cautiously, giving way to walkers and other users.

26/05/2026

With this incredible sunshine, Somerset is under an amber wildfire risk 🚒 This means that, if a fire starts, it could spread quickly and easily. Remember never to light a BBQ, fire, or stove in the countryside and help us keep our special places safe for people and nature 💚

22/05/2026

Our woodlands and forests are at risk - just one spark can cause a fire 🔥

Don't let your favourite places look like this. Never light a BBQ, fire, or stove in the forest, take your litter home, and make sure ci******es are safely extinguished.

If you do come across a fire, get to a safe place and call 999.

22/05/2026

On World Biodiversity Day, we're thinking about one simple thing we can do to protect the nature and wildlife around us.

By keeping feet, paws, wheels, and hooves on official trails and forest roads, we can give nature space to thrive and protect it from disturbance. We know that heading off the beaten track is super tempting, but keeping to official trails is a small thing we can all do to protect biodiversity for the future 🙏

21/05/2026

** Community meeting in Great Wood **
Forestry England staff will be available to answer any questions about the planned forestry operations in Great Wood due to start in June.

The meeting will be held at 1pm on Tuesday 2nd June by the events room next to the toilet block. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible.

15/05/2026

Our shoes go everywhere with us. Tree pests and diseases can too 🦠

This Plant Health Week, we’re focusing on one small action with big impact. Simply cleaning mud off footwear between visits helps protect our forests and woodlands 🧼

Keep it clean 👇

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07/05/2026

If you visit the Tall Trees Trail at Nutcombe Bottom you may notice these new additions to the trail.

We have installed three new perches so that you can now have a rest while you walk around the trail and take in the sounds and beauty of the area ☺️🌲

02/05/2026

Tomorrow is International Dawn Chorus Day 🐦 and there's nowhere better to enjoy nature's amazing show than in the forest! Who's up for an early morning Sunday walk?

28/04/2026

Why do we leave branches on the ground after harvesting operations?