Forest of Mercia CIC

15/07/2026

We have teamed up with Cannock Chase Council to create a tree trail through cannock park & golf course. It will launch along side a heritage trail from 1-3pm at Cannock park this Monday. A great opportunity to learn about our local area.

30/06/2026

Join us for our beehive skep course on 18th July at Avoncroft Museum

26/06/2026

Last night we ditched the mud & donned our glad rags to celebrate the National Trusts first ever forest garden, Arcadia. Located at Sugborough Hall, Arcadia demonstrates how you can create a low maintenance self sustaining edible ecosystem, not only on a large scale, but also on a small scale in your own garden. We are delighted to have been able to help fund this inspiring project through DEFRA's Trees for Climate grant. Well done to head gardener Caroline and her team for creating such a beautiful space & hosting on an extremely hot evening. Arcadia will be open to the public this autumn & we think it's well worth a visit.
National Trust Midlands Shugborough Estate NT

11/06/2026

History: Beehive skeps are traditional domed hives made by coiling and stitching straw, used across Europe from at least the Middle Ages. They provided a simple way to keep bees for honey and wax, but their use declined here in the UK after WWI, partly due to the government restocking scheme, which....

02/06/2026

Forest of Mercia staff & volunteers recently planted a commemorative tree at Hilton Green outdoor education centre.
It is to celebrate the planting of 10 million trees across England as part of DEFRA’s Trees for climate programme.
We chose a Gingko tree, a living fossil from the time of the dinosaurs. As it demonstrates great resilience to climate change.

The planting was part of a national celebration marking a major milestone for England’s Community Forests network: planting 10 million trees across England through its Trees for Climate programme. The landmark figure highlights the scale and pace of tree planting delivered by the network of 15 England's Community Forests, improving places where people live, supporting local economies, and tackling the impacts of the climate emergency head on.
If you would like us to consider funding tree planting on your land or are interested in joining our volunteer group, please contact us at [email protected]

04/04/2026

02/04/2026

A lovely morning at Sytch Lane cemetery using the first of this seasons willow harvest, bringing the community together to make Easter wreaths. Thank you to South Staffordshire Council bereavement services for having us.

20/03/2026

When it's the willow harvest but you'd rather be fishing 🎣