Under our strategy, a key part of our work is to champion sustainable transport to, from and around the Forest in order to reduce pollution and protect the Forest’s biodiversity and enjoyment by the public. This page provides you with the update on our policy and delivery work to encourage sustainable transport with partners and stakeholders including City of London Corporation, Transport for London, local boroughs and others.
Please view our projects and advocacy work below:
Make Epping New Road Safe
Epping New Road (A104) is one of the most dangerous roads in England. We believe the current Road Safety Scheme by Essex County Council is not enough to ensure visitor safety.
New signage from Epping and Loughton tube stations
October 2023. New public display boards installed as part of a campaign to waymark walking routes into Epping Forest, whilst also promoting the use of public transport.
Whipps Cross Corridor Transport Scheme
January 2025. We think the needs of people walking to the Forest haven’t been properly considered in the Whipps Cross Corridor Transport Planning Scheme.
Car Park Charges
March 2022. We believe the Corporation needs to take a more sophisticated approach to car parking charges. View our full response.
TRAF_8141 Fairmead Road Closure
April 2024. We have expressed our support to Essex Highways consultation on plans to permanently close the majority of Fairmead Road to traffic.
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The effects of air pollution on Epping Forest
This paper describes the sources of air pollution, how it is measured, who is responsible for reducing it, the effect on the Forest, and suggestions of what we can do.
#LoveEppingForest: local election campaigns
On-going campaigns to raise the profile of Epping Forest by asking local candidates and councillors to pledge their love for the Forest in their decision-making
Become a volunteer
From planning and policy volunteers who help us looking out for local development information, to hands-on conservation volunteers help improve biodiversity of the Forest, we always welcome new volunteers to join us.