Savernake Forest - Forestry England

31/07/2026

The temperature might be cooling off a little, but the ground remains extremely dry and the risk of wildfire is very high 🔥 Remember to leave the BBQ at home this weekend and pack a delicious picnic instead 🥪

28/07/2026

Did you know today is World Nature Conservation Day? There is so much special wildlife in Savernake Forest and there’s one simple thing we can all do to help it thrive. When we keep feet and paws on the main forest roads and tracks, nature has the space it needs to thrive, from birds and insects, to mammals and reptiles, and even the plants they depend on 🐦🦋🌿

If you want to find out more about Forestry England's commitment to nature in Savernake, you can read it about it at https://www.forestryengland.uk/article/our-shared-forest-savernake-forest

09/07/2026

⚠ Increased wildfire risk

The UK's third heatwave is increasing the risk of wildfires. The Fire Severity Index is currently 'very high' across England, and the Natural Hazards Partnership have issued a red-level wildfire warning.

Hot, dry weather means it only takes one small spark to start a fire that can spread rapidly, putting people, homes and wildlife at risk.

You can help prevent wildfires by:

🧺 Having a picnic and not using disposable barbecues
🚯 Taking all litter home, especially glass bottles
🚭 Making sure ci******es are fully extinguished
🚨 Calling 999 immediately if you spot a wildfire

03/07/2026

Don't be a silly sausage this weekend 🌭 Help us protect the countryside by leaving the BBQ at home. Bring a picnic instead🥪

26/06/2026

Phew! 🥵 The weather warnings are ending, and the weekend is looking perfect to spend time outdoors doing what you love 💚

Conditions remain very dry, so please remember that BBQs, fires, and stoves aren't allowed in the forest.

Help us to protect the countryside and bring a picnic instead 🥪

27/05/2026

Have you ever noticed flaky bark like this on a tree? It might not look like much to us, but to a bat, this looks like home 🦇😍

Most of the bat species found in the UK roost in trees. They use many features on trees, such as splits, cavities, old woodpecker holes, and flaking bark like this. These sorts of features often occur on dead or decaying trees, which is one of the reasons why we keep dead wood in the forest wherever it’s safe to do so.

Let us know next time you spot a potential bat roost in the forest!

26/05/2026

With this incredible sunshine, Savernake Forest is under an amber wildfire risk 🚒 This means that, if a fire starts, it could spread quickly and easily. Remember never to light a BBQ, fire, or stove in the forest and help us keep the countryside safe 💚

22/05/2026

On World Biodiversity Day, we're thinking about one simple thing we can do to protect the nature and wildlife around us.

By keeping feet and paws on forest roads and tracks, we can give nature space to thrive and protect it from disturbance. We know that heading off the beaten track is super tempting, but keeping to surfaced routes is a small thing we can all do to protect biodiversity for the future 🙏

21/05/2026

Our woodlands and forests are at risk - just one spark can cause a fire 🔥

Don't let Savernake Forest look like this. Never light a BBQ, fire, or stove in the forest, take your litter home, and make sure ci******es are safely extinguished.

If you do come across a fire, get to a safe place and call 999.

15/05/2026

Our shoes go everywhere with us. Tree pests and diseases can too 🦠

This Plant Health Week, we’re focusing on one small action with big impact. Simply cleaning mud off footwear between visits helps protect our irreplaceable forests and woodlands, like Savernake 🧼

Keep it clean 👇

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