Some of the recent blogs we’ve written about the Forest and supporting it, click on the images to read more.
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.
Planning and Infrastructure Bill
Members may be aware that the Government’s draft Planning and Infrastructure Bill has been considered by the House of Commons over the last few months.
Memories of Elaine Baker
We are immensely grateful and touched to have received a very generous gift from the late Elaine Baker, who kindly remembered us in her will. A life member of the Trust and a former staff member at Suntrap (now The Hive), she was deeply connected to the Forest.
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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