Black Bridge Reopening in Wye Valley to Cost Over £3 Million, Council Prioritizes Other Projects Tuesday, June 30, 2026 blackbridge wyevalley lydbrook footbridge council repairs cost forestry walkway infrastructure Reopening the Black Bridge, a crucial footbridge on the Wye Valley Walk near Lydbrook in the Forest of Dean, will cost more than £3 million, Gloucestershire County Council has revealed. This former railway bridge, also known … Read More
Countryfile Opens with Heartbreaking Update as BBC Host Left Speechless Sunday, May 24, 2026 countryfile wildfires wales forestry conservation environment climate arson wildlife fireprevention In the latest episode of Countryfile aired on Sunday, 24 May, viewers were confronted with sobering news about the increasing threat of wildfires in the Welsh valleys. Presenters Matt Baker and Sammi Kinghorn visited the … Read More
Countryfile's John Craven Surprises Guest with Heartwarming Reunion and 30-Year Throwback Sunday, April 12, 2026 countryfile johncraven nationalforest susanbell reunion treeplanting conservation environment bbc forestry During the latest episode of BBC’s Countryfile on Sunday, 12 April, presenter John Craven delivered a poignant surprise that left his guest visibly moved. Filming in the Midlands’ National Forest to celebrate the planting of … Read More
Countryfile's John Craven Surprises Guest with Heartwarming 30-Year Reunion Sunday, April 12, 2026 countryfile johncraven nationalforest susanbell treeplanting reunion bbc woodland conservation forestry During the latest episode of BBC’s Countryfile on Sunday, 12 April, presenter John Craven delivered a touching surprise that left a former guest truly floored. Joined by co-host Charlotte Smith, John visited the National … Read More
Concerns Grow Over Forest of Dean's UNESCO Biosphere Bid and Its Impact on Traditions Friday, February 6, 2026 forest dean biosphere commoners conservation fencing grazing traditions unesco forestry The Forest of Dean District Council’s application for UNESCO biosphere reserve status has sparked unease among local commoners who fear the ancient woodland might be transformed into a “theme park,” losing … Read More
Cotswolds Tree Threatening Home to Be Removed Amid Safety Concerns Friday, August 15, 2025 cotswolds tree safety homeowner property removal collapse risk environment forestry A large tree in the Cotswolds is set to be cut down after raising serious concerns from a homeowner worried it might fall on the house. The imposing tree, which weighs several tonnes, stands dangerously close to the property, … Read More