What we are doing to celebrate Epping Forest’s irreplaceable biodiversity and heritage, and how you can get involved and be part of the community.
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.
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.
We are aware of the planned sale of Debden campsite, and here are our views on the proposed sale by the Newham Council.
Produced by Talia Randall, commissioned by Essex Cultural Diversity Project and EFHT that celebrates the diverse communities and their stories of nature access. Epping Forest is owned and managed by the City of London Corporation.
Since EFHT’s predecessor organisation, the Friends of Epping Forest, took over running the Centre 10 years ago, volunteers have welcomed over 145 thousand visitors to the Forest, providing advice and guidance about how best to enjoy the Forest in a respectful way.
On 27th April, 200 walkers from Muslim Hikers, a community group championing diversity and inclusion in the great outdoors, joined us again in the beautiful Epping Forest and hiked a 14-mile trail in the north of the Forest
We are hoping for a cash boost from the Tesco Stronger Starts scheme to support our new initiative to develop an Epping Forest Walks App. We are shortlisted in the customer vote in the Chingford and Highams Park areas. Vote for us between mid-January to the end of March.
On Saturday 14th October, EFHT joined Woodland Trust, WWF UK and the Rayne Foundation in a panel discussion around how we can stand up for trees, nature and Epping Forest
New public display boards have been unveiled at Epping and Loughton Underground Stations this week, as part of a campaign to waymark walking routes into Epping Forest, whilst also promoting the use of public transport.
Remember A Charity Week (11 -17 September 2023) is the perfect opportunity to consider passing on something wonderful by leaving a gift in your Will. So that future generations can be inspired by the Forest you love.