Forest Facts:

1. Forest Facts: Participation & Recreation • Over 45 new sport and recreation facilities have been created including fishing, mountain biking, orienteering, carriage driving, cross country horseriding and sledging. • It is estimated that 13% of adults and 13% of children who participate in the Forest’s creation each year are from socially excluded groups.

3. TOURISM • 7.5 million tourists are visiting The National Forest each year, generating £250m into local economy • 268,000 children have enjoyed environmental education sessions at Rosliston Forestry Centre and Conkers • Over 4000 jobs are supported

5. Forest Facts: Volunteering • Over 17,500 workdays have been undertaken in the Forest since 1997 by British Trust for Conservation Volunteers.

7. Forest Facts: Health • Over 18,000 people have taken part in physical activity through ‘Get Active’ and Rosliston Forestry Centre.

9. Forest Facts: Wildlife and Nature Conservation • Since 1995, over 1,300ha of habitats have been created or brought back into management. • 51 miles (82km) of new hedgerow has been planted and 57 miles (91km) of hedgerow has been brought into management.

10. Forest Facts: BAP species - progress to date includes: • 102 new bluebell sites created • 127 black poplar sites created • 482 boxes installed for noctule bats • 155 boxes installed for redstarts • 17 new otter holts • 26 barn owl boxes installed • 5 adder hibernacula created • 94 field ponds, scrapes created/brought into management for ruddy darter dragonfly

11. Grangewood Farm • 60 ha former arable • Livery stables • Equestrian training • Riding trails • Equestrian events • Camping • Fishing • Music events - “Grangestock” • Fencing • 5+ employment (f+e)

12. Grangewood Farm