Available in high-quality paperback or ebook format, and as an interactive and feature-rich online map
The Forest Guides are a major three-book series by author Gabriel Hemery, publishing with Bloomsbury Wildlife. When complete, the books will feature more than 1,000 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 guide visitors in exploring forest sites across every corner of Britain.
The Forest Guides will be available in three books: Scotland was published in 2023, Wales in February 2025 and England in 2026.
The Forest Guide books
The Forest Guide: Scotland
- 365 forest sites across Scotland
- 200 photographs
- 16 maps
- Published
The Forest Guide: Wales
- 325 forest sites across Wales
- 200 photographs
- 7 maps
- Publication 6 February 2025
The Forest Guide: England
- 380 forest sites across England
- Book production in progress
- Publication February 2026
The Forest Guide Online
The Forest Guide Online – enjoy high-quality dynamic online maps to accompany the guidebooks, with helpful data about each site. Free to existing guidebook readers or available to purchase for a small fee.
Explore more 1,000 copses, woods and forests across Britain using the interactive map. Details include nearest town, notable wildlife/scenery/history, where to access (3m accuracy), site designations, ownership, size and more.
Watch this short film to find out more:
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