NFC (National Forest Company)

Rural topic(s): Sustainable forestry

City: Swadlincote

Country: United Kingdom

Web site: http://www.nationalforest.org

National Forest Company is a company limited by guarantee which leads the creation of a new, wooded landscape for the nation (called National Forest) across 500 square kilometres of central England.

Activities:

• Attracts and uses resources for woodland creation that is sensitive to the landscape and environment

• Enhances wildlife and biodiversity

• Provides the setting for new businesses, recreation, tourism and an improved quality of life

• Promotes the widest possible participation in and enjoyment of the Forest

• Contribute to economic regeneration of the region

• In all this, acts as a ‘champion’ of the area and a catalyst for the activity of many partners

• Promotes at international, national and local levels the experience and knowledge emerging from this inspiring and ambitious project.

Scale of intervention : Regional

Keywords: sustainable woodland, locally-based economy, woodland creation, improvement of biodiversity, woodland management, ecotourism, wood supply chain, ecosystem services, natural habitats preservation

Places: United-Kingdom

Actors: non-departmental public body, forest owner, association, local authority, volunteers

Methods: networking, consulting/expertise, promotion of local economic activity

Success stories:

• The National Forest Company, one of the biggest environmental initiatives creating and managing woodlands in the UK
• [EXP] National Forest Company (NFC) – an exemplar of sustainability in all its aspects