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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Got a piece of land you’d like to do something special with? We can cover the cost of new woodland, orchards and hedgerows for you🌱⁠ ⁠ 💡Have an idea you’d like to chat to us about? Find out more at: forestofavon.org/grants-to-pl.... ⁠ #trees #treeplanting #bristoltrees #bathtrees #treesforclimate ⁠

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

We’re #Hiring a Tree & Woodland Officer 🌳 Do you have a passion for trees, nature, and tackling the climate crisis? Join our growing team and help deliver impactful woodland creation and tree planting projects across the region. 📅 Apply by 13th April 2026 Find out more: forestofavon.org/careers/

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

This week we hosted our final volunteer #treeplanting day at Pucklechurch Wood🌱 And the good news is there’s still time to get involved! @sgloscouncil.bsky.social are running #volunteer days at Pucklechurch Wood until the end of March. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tree-plant...

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

We’re heading into the final weeks of #treeplanting season, and there’s plenty happening across the Forest of Avon to get involved with.🌱 Visit our #Eventbrite to find out more and sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/33769564747

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Planting trees supports #wildlife, helps tackle #climatechange and benefits our #wellbeing. We've put together a short guide in our latest blog post, offering practical tips on #treeplanting and aftercare to support healthy, long-lasting trees in our communities. forestofavon.org/2026/01/20/a...

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Just added to our #Eventbrite: Tree Planting at Greenway Centre ⁠ Sign up to help us #planttrees around the grounds of Greenway Community Centre in Southmead, #Bristol, including a small woodland area that will expand onto Badock's Wood nature reserve.🌳⁠ ⁠ 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/volunteer-...

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

What’s on in the Forest of Avon🌳⁠ ⁠ Happy New Year! We’ve got some great events lined up for January, from #treeplanting at a beautiful @nationaltrust.org.uk site near #Bath, to orchard pruning workdays across #Bristol Visit our Eventbrite to sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/forest-of-...

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Thank you for supporting the Forest of Avon this year 💚 ⁠ ⁠ Wishing you a festive season full of joy and a happy New Year from the Forest of Avon team🌳 #planttrees #treeplanting #forest #bristol #forestofavon

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Spades at the ready... tree planting season is here!🌳⁠ ⁠ Grab your family, friends and colleagues and let's gooooo!💚 Visit our website to find out more, or head straight to our Eventbrite to secure your spot www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/forest-of-... #volunteer #planttrees #treeplanting #volunteering ⁠

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

This year marks 50 years of #NationalTreeWeek - half a century of people across the UK coming together to celebrate and grow our nation’s trees.🌳✨ Want to get involved? Sign up for one of our volunteer days: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/33769564747 #volunteer #bristol #treeplanting #planttrees

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

We’ve planted 261,000+ trees in five years!🌳 Each project brings benefits to the local area, creating healthier habitats, protecting against flooding, and giving people better access to nature. Read more here: forestofavon.org/2025/11/17/q... #treesforclimate #planttrees #treeplanting #trees

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Come and join us at one of our Orchard Workdays this winter!⁠🍎 ⁠ We still have Winter Fruit Tree Pruning sessions available to book on to, but they're filling up fast!⁠ ⁠⁠ Head to our Eventbrite page to find out more and reserve your spot: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/33769564747 #volunteer #bristol

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Our Orchard Workdays are back!🍏 From November to March, come and join us for friendly, hands-on sessions in beautiful community orchards across the Forest of Avon. Find out more and reserve your spot here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/33769564747

Winter Fruit Tree Pruning Training will be taking place on the following dates:

Tues 18th November: Elderberry Walk Open Space
Tues 16th December: Valley Walk Community Orchard
Tues 20th January: Wickwar Playing Fields
Tues 27th January: Eastville Park
Tues 17th February: Five Acre Drive
Tues 17th March: The Daisy Field

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Ponding and bonding!🐸⁠ ⁠ Last week our team got together at The Retreat, a community woodland we manage near Upton Cheyney, to give the spring-fed pond a makeover. Upgrades included digging (lots of it!) and installing an underlay and liner. ⁠💪⁠ #pond #teamwork #theretreat #forestofavon

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Our latest blog post covers all things Forest Friday, our group supporting people experiencing mental health challenges.🍂 We asked Helen, one of our Nature and Health Practitioners, to hear more about Forest Friday and the difference it’s making for those involved: forestofavon.org/2025/10/10/c...

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Royal Forestry Society @royalforestrysoc.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

🏆 Congratulations to Great Avon Wood who were awarded Gold, and Combe Hill Wood who took Silver! www.rfs.org.uk/news-list/community-woodland-of-the-year-award-2025/ Sponsored by @woodlandtrust Forest of Avon Avon Needs Trees #CombeHillWood #ExcellenceInForestry #EIF2025 #SouthWest #SWEngland

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

🍂 Seed Gathering Season is here! Autumn’s the perfect time to collect fallen seeds like oak, beech, sweet chestnut & conkers, ready to grow into new trees 🌱🌳 Check out @thetreecouncil.bsky.social for tips on collecting & planting responsibly. Happy gathering! 🌰 #SeedGathering #Autumn #Trees

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

We're looking for a Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through an exciting new chapter of its work.🌱 ⁠ ⁠ 📍 Location: Bristol & surrounding region, with flexible/hybrid working⁠ 💼 Full-time, permanent contract⁠ 🗓️ Closing: Midnight on 15th October 👉 forestofavon.org/careers/

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

In 24–25, the Forest of Avon grew by: 🌱 46,430 trees 🌱 99ha planted across 48 sites 🌱 5,379m hedgerow 🌱 236 volunteers 🌱 18,785 trees at Great Avon Wood & Lower Chew Forest Huge thanks to all who helped grow our forest! 💚 #treesforclimate #forestofavon

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Great to be at the Agroforestry Show today and tomorrow with our friends from England's Community Forests🌳 ⁠ ⁠ We’re set up at stand 18, ready to chat about trees on farms and how our #TreesforClimate scheme can help fund and support tree planting projects across the country.👋 Come and say hello!⁠

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Thinking about planting trees on your farm? Agroforestry can boost productivity, improve soil health, reduce flooding, increase biodiversity, and help future-proof your land against climate challenges. Read more in our latest blog: forestofavon.org/2025/08/07/a... #treesforclimate #agroforestry

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

A lovely session at our Dementia Wellbeing Group in Yate this week!🌾🍎 We celebrated Lammas, the tradition marking the first harvest of the year, by making beautiful harvest wreaths and cooking apples and blackberries on the fire. #greensocialprescribing #dementia #naturewellbeing #forestofavon

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

🌳 Trees are vital for butterflies - from feeding caterpillars to offering nectar-rich blooms. With many butterfly and moth species in decline, planting and protecting trees matters more than ever. 🦋 Take part in the #BigButterflyCount: bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Got a tree/woodland event or project to share?🌳 The Forest of Avon site highlights projects and events across our region!⁠ 📩 Email info@forestofavontrust.org to request a link to upload a project 📅 To list an event, head to our site > Join in > Events calendar forestofavon.org/events-and-v...

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Summer is the perfect time to identify trees by their leaves, berries, or nuts! From bright red rowan berries to early hazel nuts forming on the branches, there’s so much to discover🌳⁠ ⁠ 🍃 Save this post for your next outdoor adventure⁠ 📸 Snap what you find⁠ 🙋 Tell us how many you spotted!⁠ #treeID

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

We're looking for a driven individual to lead our income generation efforts and support long-term environmental impact. This exciting role will lead our fundraising efforts, developing strategies, securing grants, and building partnerships to support our growing work.💚⁠ forestofavon.org/careers/

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

How can we #protect and celebrate the natural wonders that are #ancienttrees in our landscapes?🌳 Earlier this year, we joined the winners of our Ancient Tree Photography Competition to help plant the ancient #trees of the future, at #GreatAvonWood near Pensford.🥇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJsh...

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Celebrating Our Ancient Trees

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

The Forest of Avon is part of England’s Community Forests, a diverse and growing network of 15 forests, helping nature recover and regenerating the landscapes in and around our towns and cities.🌳💚 Read more about the 24/25 planting season in numbers: englandscommunityforests.org.uk/englands-com...

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

“If everyone could do a little bit – plant some trees for the bees and the birds, and we’ll see where it goes!” 🐝🐦🦔🌳 Watch our video filmed at one of our Trees for Climate funded projects in Kewstoke, Weston-super-Mare🌱 www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI2D...

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Planting trees with the Forest of Avon: Kewstoke, Weston-S-Mare

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Did you see us on the news? 📰 #WesternForest is the first new #nationalforest in 30 years, here’s what’s making headlines: 🌳 2,500 hectares of new #woodland and #tree habitats over the next five years 🏡 Supporting over 2.5 million people 🌱 Restoring 1,500 hectares of existing woodland

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Mary Creagh MP @marycreagh.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Labour's new Western Forest will see 20 million trees planted by 2030, improving air quality, preventing flooding and bringing people closer to nature. I was proud to help plant some of the first trees. Here's a clip from BBC News this morning.

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

We did it!🎉 The Western Forest is the new national forest for England. @marycreagh.bsky.social has announced the new national forest with partners from across the West of England, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. Find out more here: forestofavon.org/western-fore... #westernforest #forestofavon

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Meet Humphrey, another Furrest Volunteer we’ve had the pleasure of planting with this season!🌱🌳⁠ ⁠ Humphrey is a natural at motivating volunteers, offering his warm, fluffy coat for cuddles and lifting everyone’s spirits with his charming smile. 13/10, we love Humphrey.🐶⁠ ⁠ #planttrees #forestofavon

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Rachel is one of our Nature and Health Practitioners, running inclusive woodland groups to support people’s mental and physical health.🌼 ⁠ We spoke to Rachel about her work and her advice for others looking to get into the sector.💚 Read the full blog post here: forestofavon.org/2025/03/04/a...

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Exciting News!🌳 We've launched a new online hub! 🎉 Explore tree projects, volunteer, & apply for funding at www.forestofavon.org ✅ View our interactive tree map ✅ Submit your project (email info@forestofavontrust.org) ✅ Join/host events like tree planting & orchard training

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Join us for the last few weeks of #planting season!🌳 ⁠ ⁠ 🌱 20th Feb - Alveston, South Glos⁠ ⁠ 🌱 26th Feb - Wick, South Glos⁠ 🌱 27th Feb - Chewton Keynsham, Bristol⁠ 🌱 5th March - Brentry, Bristol⁠ 🌱 6th March - Brentry, Bristol⁠ ⁠ #Volunteer via our Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/forest-of-...

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Tree Planting in South Glos 🌳⁠ ⁠ We've got a couple of volunteer tree planting sessions ready to book on to. taking place in South Glos, including:⁠ ⁠ 🌱 Thurs 20th Feb - Alveston, South Glos⁠ 🌱 Weds 26th Feb - Wick, South Glos⁠ ⁠ We'd love for you to join us! www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/forest-of-...

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Orchards are a valuable habitat for wildlife! Bees collect pollen from spring blossom and beetles snack on decaying wood. In autumn, butterflies feast on rotten fruit, and ladybirds shelter under bark in winter.🐝 Want to know more? Download our free guide: docs.forestofavontrust.org/OrchardsforP...

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

We're looking for #volunteers to help us plant #trees this week 🙋⁠ ⁠ We'll be planting in #Woolverton, just north of #Frome (BA2). At this project we're #planting wood pasture and a hedge to create new habitat and boost biodiversity.🌳⁠ ⁠ Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/forest-of-...

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Last week we enjoyed a beautiful walk in Downend with our Yate Dementia Wellbeing group, spotting grey wagtails and many mole hills! 🐦️⁠ ⁠ #greensocialprescribing #naturewellbeing #dementiawellbeing #livingwithdementia #woodlandwellbeing #forestofavon

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Forest Research @forestresearchuk.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Woodland creation and management are key to delivering significant environmental benefits, from boosting biodiversity to enhancing ecosystem resilience. 🦉🌿 Learn how improving existing woodlands and creating new ones can maximize their environmental value: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/143260-...

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New report reviews management and creation of woodland for biodiversity and wider environmental benefits - Forest Research

Forest Research has published a new report which summarises the current evidence on how woodland management and creation affects biodiversity, ecosystem resilience and key environmental benefits.

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Tree planting with help from Humphrey out on site today 🌱 Want to be like Humphrey and join us to plant some trees?! 🐶🌳 We'd love your help! Sign up via our Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/forest-of-... #volunteer #volunteerbristol #treeplanting #dog #charity #planttrees #outdoorevents #bristol

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

✨THIS WEEK!✨ Join us for a day outdoors! At this site, we'll be planting new woodland, wood pasture and a hedge, to create habitat and boost biodiversity! Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/forest-of-... #volunteer #volunteering #bristolvolunteering #treeplanting #planttrees #outdoorevents

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Planting is better together!🌱 This week we’re planting at our Trees for Climate funded site in Kewstoke, near Weston-s-Mare, where we’re planting an area of wet woodland, orchard trees, hedgerows and wood pasture. Huge thanks to all of the keen volunteers who have helped at the site this week!🌳💪

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Forest of Avon @forestofavon.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

What's on in the Forest of Avon?🌱 This week we're running #volunteer #tree #planting sessions at a beautiful site in Kewstoke, Weston-S-M. Want to join us? Visit our Eventbrite page to sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/forest-of-... #volunteering #bristol #planttrees #forestofavon #treesforclimate

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