Some of the recent blogs we’ve written about the Forest and supporting it, click on the images to read more.
Make Epping New Road Safe: January 2026 update
We were happy to see that the 100+ people who responded to our recent survey agreed with our position on the current state of the road and showed support for our proposals that calls for the speed limit of the whole road to be reduced from 40mph to 30mph and for two safe crossing points to be installed.
Help us find a new home
We are very sad to say that after being generously housed by the City of London Corporation in Warren Lodge for the last 48 years we will be leaving on 1st April. We are seeing this change as an opportunity to help deliver our strategy, drive more engagement with the general public. And we now need all of your eyes and ears and help to optimise this opportunity.
Memories of the fight against motorway planning in the 1970s
Sue McKinley, campaigner against roadbuilding in the 1970s shared memories of the fight at Epping Forest Heritage Trust’s 2025 AGM.
Speech on ‘Saving the People’s Forest’
Mark Gorman’s speech on Saving the People’s Forest during Epping Forest Heritage Trust’s 2025 AGM, on campaigning to save Epping Forest over the ages
Sale of Debden House campsite
We are aware of the planned sale of Debden campsite, and here are our views on the proposed sale by the Newham Council.
Back to the future? An archive article from 1978
This article was written in 1978 by Christine Ruth, featuring threats the Forest faced back then and the Friends of Epping Forest’s work around road building schemes in the 1970s.
Conservation
Other blogs we’ve written what we do to conserve and grow Epping Forest.
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Events and news
Other blogs we’ve written about events and news around the forest.
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Advocacy
Other blogs we’ve written about our advocacy work on behalf of the Forest.
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