People have been orienteering in the nation’s forests for many years. From 1 November, a refreshed agreement explains how Forestry England and British Orienteering will work together to maintain and increase orienteering in the nation’s forests.
The refreshed partnership means we will continue to support those enjoying the sport in the nation’s forests as well growing a new generation of orienteers.
Bridgette Hall, Forestry England’s Head of Recreation & Visitor Experience explained:
“Forestry England has supported orienteering for many years. From permanent on-the-ground courses to a host of one-off or recurring activities & events, it’s a great way to get out, to exercise your body and mind as well as soak up the positive benefits being in a forest provides.
We are delighted to renew our long-standing partnership with British Orienteering and look forward to working together to see more people enjoying the sport in the nations’ forests.”
Peter Brooke, Chief Executive of British Orienteering, said:
“We are excited to continue our long-standing partnership with Forestry England, which allows us to continue orienteering training and events in some of the most spectacular areas in the country.
“Orienteering in forests offers some of the most enjoyable, challenging, and rewarding experiences in our sport. We look forward to continuing to work together for the benefit of the environment and encourage people of all ages to stay active.”
Forestry England manages more land and trees than any other organisation in England. We provide hundreds of car parks, maintain thousands of miles of trails, and plant millions of trees. We’re providing vital homes for wildlife, making our air cleaner to breathe and producing sustainable timber.
British Orienteering believes that orienteering is the most rewarding and accessible adventure sport. It is a physical and mental challenge that takes us into beautiful landscapes, including forests, and can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities and from all communities.
Notes to Editor
- Forestry England manages and cares for the nation’s 1,500 woods and forests, with over 285 million visits in 2023/24. As England’s largest land manager, we shape landscapes and enhance forests for people to enjoy, wildlife to flourish and businesses to grow. We are continuing the work we have already started to make the nation’s forests resilient to climate change and by 2026 we will:
- create at least 6,000 more hectares where we integrate wilding activities in our productive forests
- increase the diversity of visitors to the nation’s forests and have one million hours of high-quality volunteer time given to the nation’s forests
- plant at least 2,000 hectares of new, high quality, predominantly broadleaf woodlands
For more information visit forestryengland.uk. Forestry England is an agency of the Forestry Commission.
Media contact: media@forestryengland.uk
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