Leigh Woods - Forestry England

26/05/2026

With this incredible sunshine, Leigh Woods 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 forest and help us keep the countryside safe 💚

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 paths and trails, 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

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

Don't let Leigh Woods 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.

20/05/2026

Have you ever noticed flaky bark like this on a tree? It might not look like much to us, but to a bat, this looks like home 🦇😍

Most of the bat species found in the UK roost in trees. They use many features on trees, such as splits, cavities, old woodpecker holes, and flaking bark like this. These sorts of features often occur on dead or decaying trees, which is one of the reasons why we keep dead wood in the forest wherever it’s safe to do so.

Let us know next time you spot a potential bat roost in the forest!

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 special forests and woodlands, like Leigh Woods 🧼

Keep it clean 👇

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14/05/2026

📢Join the Forestry England team

We are recruiting for an experienced Marketing & Communications Officer to plan and deliver successful marketing campaigns, and to tell the story of our work for wildlife, people, and the climate.

You will cover a regional area, including Leigh Woods, the Mendip Hills, Wiltshire, Worcestershire, and Shropshire.

ℹ️Please note that the successful candidate must be based from our Wyre Forest office in Bewdley at least one day per week.

Sound like you or someone you know? Find out more 👇
https://careers.forestryengland.uk/jobs/job/Marketing-and-Communications-Officer/590

02/05/2026

Tomorrow is International Dawn Chorus Day 🐦 and there's nowhere better to enjoy nature's amazing show than in the forest! Coincidentally, our car park opens at 7:00am. Who's up for an early morning Sunday walk?

01/05/2026

Did somebody say bank holiday bike ride?? The revamped Yer Tiz is ready and waiting, perfect for off-road riders of all ages and levels of experience, and non-standard and adapted cycles. See you on the trail 🚵‍♂️

30/04/2026

Another warm weekend on the horizon 😄 Long weekends are perfect for getting outside, making memories, and coming together with loved ones. Just remember to leave the BBQ at home. Nobody sets out to ruin their weekend by starting a wild fire, but it only takes one mistake to create a fire that can spread extremely quickly. Keep yourself and the countryside safe💚

27/04/2026

The signs of spring are starting to show! Buds are one of the best giveaways for identifying trees early in the season. Any idea which tree this bud is from?