The Forest Guide England

I’m excited to reveal the cover and more details of the last in my triptych of forest guides: The Forest Guide England.

The Forest Guide England follows the publication of The Forest Guide Scotland (2023) and The Forest Guide Wales (2025), published with Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.

The Forest Guide series features the finest woodlands of Britain, from the largest forest to the smallest copse. Information and specially commissioned photographs celebrate their beauty, purpose, history, current nature, and ownership. Descriptions guide visitors in exploring more than 1000 forest sites across Britain. The Forest Guide series is published by Bloomsbury Wildlife.

This latest in the series features 380 of the most scenic, wildlife-rich and historically significant woodlands in England. From precious remnants of temperate rainforests to lesser-known wildwoods and urban copses, English woodlands offer places of sanctuary for both wildlife and people.

The book is divided into eight regions, each beginning with a summary of its woodland heritage. The 380 site entries contain details of ownership, designation, area, forest type, precise access details (including grid reference, post code and what3words reference) and a description of key features of interest. With clear maps and hundreds of remarkable photographs showcasing England’s plants, animals and landscapes, this is an essential book for adventurers, ramblers and wildlife enthusiasts. Wherever you may be in England, with this guide you will never be far from a fascinating forest site.

Publication is due February 2026. You can pre-order a signed copy here.