The Forest Guides form a major three-book series by author Gabriel Hemery, publishing with Bloomsbury Wildlife. When completed, the books will feature more than 1000 of the finest woodlands across Britain, from the largest forest to the smallest copse. Information and specially commissioned photographs celebrate their beauty, purpose, history, current nature, and ownership. Descriptions will guide visitors in exploring forest sites across every corner of Britain. The first of the guides featuring Scotland was published in 2023, with Wales coming 2024/5 and England 2025/6.
NEW – The Forest Guide Online is now live. Enjoy a high-quality dynamic online map of all sites included within the guidebooks. Access to the online map is free to guidebook readers, or available to anyone for a small fee.
The Forest Guide series
The Forest Guide: Scotland
- 365 forest sites across Scotland
- 200 photographs
- 16 maps
- Publication: April 2023
The Forest Guide: Wales
- Research and writing in progress
- Publication: 2025
The Forest Guide: England
- Research and writing in progress
- Publication: 2026
Get Involved
register a woodland • suggest a woodland • become a Book Patron
During creation of The Forest Guide series (2021-2025), there are opportunities for you to get involved. Find out below how to propose a site for inclusion in the guides, and how to become a book patron.
Get involved by registering your woodland if you’re a landowner, or suggesting your favourite site if you’re a member of the public.
You can also support the book by becoming a Book Patron, and in return have your name in the book and receive a special signed copy. You may also ask that the Book Patron is gifted to someone else, in which case their name will be listed instead. You can even request a gift certificate so that you have something to give while your giftee waits for the book to be published.
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