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.
Stand-up for Epping Forest. We protect the Forest through our campaigning and advocacy work
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.
National Planning Policy Framework changes and what does this mean for Epping Forest?
Brief update on proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), what this mean for the Forest, and Epping Forest Heritage Trust’s responses to the consultations.
A fairer and healthier Waltham Forest – Professor Sir Michael Marmot
Last year Waltham Forest commissioned Professor Sir Michael Marmot to report on creating a fairer and healthier Waltham Forest. EFHT Policy volunteer, Amaris Ravenau, summarises the findings, and identifies opportunities.
Press Release: Epping District Councillors and candidates pledge their love for Epping Forest
Epping Forest Heritage Trust call for all Epping Forest District councillors and candidates to pledge to show their love for the Forest in their decision-making.
#LoveEppingForest: Posters 2023
Download print-ready Love Epping Forest posters to put in your windows. Let’s show local candidates how vital the Forest is to their residents.
EFDC Local Plan: Consultation on Further Main Modifications
Epping Forest Heritage Trust’s response to the Epping Forest District Local Plan: Consultation on Further Main Modifications
Epping Forest & Commons Committee Update: May 2022
May 2022 updates from The Epping Forest and Commons Committee, City of London Corporation’s committee responsible for oversight of Forest’s management
Councillors and candidates show their love of Epping Forest
Thank you for the local election councillors and candidates who have already pledged to ‘love Epping Forest’ and shared their supportive messages!
A More Natural Capital
We are proud to be part of ‘A More NaturalCapital’ coalition of environmental groups to call on voters to press all candidates to commit, if elected, to taking action to improve and protect London’s natural environment for people and wildlife.