Got a piece of land you’d like to do something special with? We can cover the cost of new woodland, orchards and hedgerows for you🌱⁠ ⁠ 💡Have an idea you’d like to chat to us about? Find out more at: forestofavon.org/grants-to-pl.... ⁠ #trees #treeplanting #bristoltrees #bathtrees #treesforclimate ⁠

We’re #Hiring a Tree & Woodland Officer 🌳 Do you have a passion for trees, nature, and tackling the climate crisis? Join our growing team and help deliver impactful woodland creation and tree planting projects across the region. 📅 Apply by 13th April 2026 Find out more: forestofavon.org/careers/

Tree & Woodland Officer with @forestofavon.bsky.social based in St Pauls, Bristol, full-time, permanent contract c-js.uk/4bO9glY

Forest of Avon Trust: Tree & Woodland Officer advertised with CJS

Full time - 37.5 hours per week / Permanent Contract to start as soon as possible Salary £32,630 - £36,759 per annum Opportunity to join a dedicated friendly team and influence tree planting…

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This week we hosted our final volunteer #treeplanting day at Pucklechurch Wood🌱 And the good news is there’s still time to get involved! @sgloscouncil.bsky.social are running #volunteer days at Pucklechurch Wood until the end of March. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tree-plant...

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Forest of Avon Trust: Woodland Management Lead advertised with CJS

Western Forest - part of England’s National Forest network and hosted by the Forest of Avon Trust - is driving an ambitious mission to restore nature, improve wellbeing, and create a…

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We’re heading into the final weeks of #treeplanting season, and there’s plenty happening across the Forest of Avon to get involved with.🌱 Visit our #Eventbrite to find out more and sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/33769564747

Planting trees supports #wildlife, helps tackle #climatechange and benefits our #wellbeing. We've put together a short guide in our latest blog post, offering practical tips on #treeplanting and aftercare to support healthy, long-lasting trees in our communities. forestofavon.org/2026/01/20/a...

Just added to our #Eventbrite: Tree Planting at Greenway Centre ⁠ Sign up to help us #planttrees around the grounds of Greenway Community Centre in Southmead, #Bristol, including a small woodland area that will expand onto Badock's Wood nature reserve.🌳⁠ ⁠ 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/volunteer-...

What’s on in the Forest of Avon🌳⁠ ⁠ Happy New Year! We’ve got some great events lined up for January, from #treeplanting at a beautiful @nationaltrust.org.uk site near #Bath, to orchard pruning workdays across #Bristol Visit our Eventbrite to sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/forest-of-...

Thank you for supporting the Forest of Avon this year 💚 ⁠ ⁠ Wishing you a festive season full of joy and a happy New Year from the Forest of Avon team🌳 #planttrees #treeplanting #forest #bristol #forestofavon

Spades at the ready... tree planting season is here!🌳⁠ ⁠ Grab your family, friends and colleagues and let's gooooo!💚 Visit our website to find out more, or head straight to our Eventbrite to secure your spot www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/forest-of-... #volunteer #planttrees #treeplanting #volunteering ⁠

This year marks 50 years of #NationalTreeWeek - half a century of people across the UK coming together to celebrate and grow our nation’s trees.🌳✨ Want to get involved? Sign up for one of our volunteer days: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/33769564747 #volunteer #bristol #treeplanting #planttrees

We’ve planted 261,000+ trees in five years!🌳 Each project brings benefits to the local area, creating healthier habitats, protecting against flooding, and giving people better access to nature. Read more here: forestofavon.org/2025/11/17/q... #treesforclimate #planttrees #treeplanting #trees

Come and join us at one of our Orchard Workdays this winter!⁠🍎 ⁠ We still have Winter Fruit Tree Pruning sessions available to book on to, but they're filling up fast!⁠ ⁠⁠ Head to our Eventbrite page to find out more and reserve your spot: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/33769564747 #volunteer #bristol

Our Orchard Workdays are back!🍏 From November to March, come and join us for friendly, hands-on sessions in beautiful community orchards across the Forest of Avon. Find out more and reserve your spot here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/33769564747

Ponding and bonding!🐸⁠ ⁠ Last week our team got together at The Retreat, a community woodland we manage near Upton Cheyney, to give the spring-fed pond a makeover. Upgrades included digging (lots of it!) and installing an underlay and liner. ⁠💪⁠ #pond #teamwork #theretreat #forestofavon

Our latest blog post covers all things Forest Friday, our group supporting people experiencing mental health challenges.🍂 We asked Helen, one of our Nature and Health Practitioners, to hear more about Forest Friday and the difference it’s making for those involved: forestofavon.org/2025/10/10/c...

🏆 Congratulations to Great Avon Wood who were awarded Gold, and Combe Hill Wood who took Silver! www.rfs.org.uk/news-list/community-woodland-of-the-year-award-2025/ Sponsored by @woodlandtrust Forest of Avon Avon Needs Trees #CombeHillWood #ExcellenceInForestry #EIF2025 #SouthWest #SWEngland

🍂 Seed Gathering Season is here! Autumn’s the perfect time to collect fallen seeds like oak, beech, sweet chestnut & conkers, ready to grow into new trees 🌱🌳 Check out @thetreecouncil.bsky.social for tips on collecting & planting responsibly. Happy gathering! 🌰 #SeedGathering #Autumn #Trees

We're looking for a Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through an exciting new chapter of its work.🌱 ⁠ ⁠ 📍 Location: Bristol & surrounding region, with flexible/hybrid working⁠ 💼 Full-time, permanent contract⁠ 🗓️ Closing: Midnight on 15th October 👉 forestofavon.org/careers/

In 24–25, the Forest of Avon grew by: 🌱 46,430 trees 🌱 99ha planted across 48 sites 🌱 5,379m hedgerow 🌱 236 volunteers 🌱 18,785 trees at Great Avon Wood & Lower Chew Forest Huge thanks to all who helped grow our forest! 💚 #treesforclimate #forestofavon

Great to be at the Agroforestry Show today and tomorrow with our friends from England's Community Forests🌳 ⁠ ⁠ We’re set up at stand 18, ready to chat about trees on farms and how our #TreesforClimate scheme can help fund and support tree planting projects across the country.👋 Come and say hello!⁠

Thinking about planting trees on your farm? Agroforestry can boost productivity, improve soil health, reduce flooding, increase biodiversity, and help future-proof your land against climate challenges. Read more in our latest blog: forestofavon.org/2025/08/07/a... #treesforclimate #agroforestry

A lovely session at our Dementia Wellbeing Group in Yate this week!🌾🍎 We celebrated Lammas, the tradition marking the first harvest of the year, by making beautiful harvest wreaths and cooking apples and blackberries on the fire. #greensocialprescribing #dementia #naturewellbeing #forestofavon

🌳 Trees are vital for butterflies - from feeding caterpillars to offering nectar-rich blooms. With many butterfly and moth species in decline, planting and protecting trees matters more than ever. 🦋 Take part in the #BigButterflyCount: bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org

Got a tree/woodland event or project to share?🌳 The Forest of Avon site highlights projects and events across our region!⁠ 📩 Email info@forestofavontrust.org to request a link to upload a project 📅 To list an event, head to our site > Join in > Events calendar forestofavon.org/events-and-v...

Summer is the perfect time to identify trees by their leaves, berries, or nuts! From bright red rowan berries to early hazel nuts forming on the branches, there’s so much to discover🌳⁠ ⁠ 🍃 Save this post for your next outdoor adventure⁠ 📸 Snap what you find⁠ 🙋 Tell us how many you spotted!⁠ #treeID

We're looking for a driven individual to lead our income generation efforts and support long-term environmental impact. This exciting role will lead our fundraising efforts, developing strategies, securing grants, and building partnerships to support our growing work.💚⁠ forestofavon.org/careers/

How can we #protect and celebrate the natural wonders that are #ancienttrees in our landscapes?🌳 Earlier this year, we joined the winners of our Ancient Tree Photography Competition to help plant the ancient #trees of the future, at #GreatAvonWood near Pensford.🥇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJsh...

Celebrating Our Ancient Trees

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The Forest of Avon is part of England’s Community Forests, a diverse and growing network of 15 forests, helping nature recover and regenerating the landscapes in and around our towns and cities.🌳💚 Read more about the 24/25 planting season in numbers: englandscommunityforests.org.uk/englands-com...