Epping Forest

Community contribution

The boathouse by Connaught Waters in Epping Forest is no longer there (Image: Gary Stone)

Then and Now: Connaught Waters in Epping Forest

There are over 1,500 fungi species in Epping Forest (Image: City of London Corporation)

There are over 1,500 fungi species in Epping Forest (Image: City of London Corporation)

Autumn has arrived at Epping Forest

VAEF are ready to Power UP! the community (Image: VAEF)

VAEF are ready to Power UP! the community (Image: VAEF)

Community contribution

VAEF PowerUP! digital access in Epping Forest

A lot of youngsters turned out for the children's litter pick at Chingford (Image: City of London Corporation)

A lot of youngsters turned out for the children's litter pick at Chingford (Image: City of London Corporation)

Celebrating the volunteers of London's Green Lungs

Epping Forest have won a Green Flag award for the 22nd year running (Image: Yve Woodhouse)

Epping Forest have won a Green Flag award for the 22nd year running (Image: Yve Woodhouse)

Epping Forest gets Green Flag award for 22 years running

Epping High Street c1915 (Gary Stone)

Epping High Street c1915 (Gary Stone)

Community contribution

Then and Now: The water fountain in Epping High Street

Ben Murphy hosts a visit from the Institute of Chartered Foresters (Image: City of London Corporation)

Ben Murphy hosts a visit from the Institute of Chartered Foresters (Image: City of London Corporation)

Celebrating the helping hands of Epping Forest

The Worshipful Company of IT visits Epping Forest (Image: Thomas Boughton/City of London Corporation)

The Worshipful Company of IT visits Epping Forest (Image: Thomas Boughton/City of London Corporation)

Community contribution

Working together to conserve the rich and ancient heritage of Epping Forest

Epping Forest Foodbank helped one woman feed her cat

Epping Forest Foodbank helped one woman feed her cat

Community contribution

Epping Forest Foodbank

Zero-hours contract and benefits reduced

Volunteers 'Lend A Hand' at Epping Forest (Image: City of London Corporation)

Volunteers 'Lend A Hand' at Epping Forest (Image: City of London Corporation)

'The benefits of volunteering are enormous'

Jina Symes, head of VAEF Benefits Advice and Guidance, helps a client (Image: VAEF)

Jina Symes, head of VAEF Benefits Advice and Guidance, helps a client (Image: VAEF)

Community contribution

Local charity receives additional funding to support carers

Earl's Path in Loughton c1900

Earl's Path in Loughton c1900

Community contribution

Then and Now: Earl's Path in Loughton

Visitors to Epping Forest are being asked to keep to footpaths to protect the bluebells (Image: City of London Corporation/Yvette Woodhouse)

Visitors to Epping Forest are being asked to keep to footpaths to protect the bluebells (Image: City of London Corporation/Yvette Woodhouse)

Epping Forest is exploring the growing impact of climate change on site

Chingford and Woodford Green MP, Sir Iain Duncan Smith and the minister for Food, Farming and Fisheries, Mark Spencer at Epping Forest with Ben Murphy and COL staff (Image: City of London Corporation)

Chingford and Woodford Green MP, Sir Iain Duncan Smith and the minister for Food, Farming and Fisheries, Mark Spencer at Epping Forest with Ben Murphy and COL staff (Image: City of London Corporation)

'Epping Forest is of national and international conservation importance'

Epping Forest is made up of some ancient trees (Image: Newsquest)

Epping Forest is made up of some ancient trees (Image: Newsquest)

'The best way of advancing woodland is to leave what is already there alone'

Paul Thompson (right), seen here with Ben Murphy and former Lord Mayor of the City of London Vincent Keaveny, is retiring at the end of January (Image: City of London Corporation)

Paul Thompson (right), seen here with Ben Murphy and former Lord Mayor of the City of London Vincent Keaveny, is retiring at the end of January (Image: City of London Corporation)

Reflecting on the past but planning ahead

Ben Murphy is getting festive in Epping Forest (Image: City of London Corporation)

Ben Murphy is getting festive in Epping Forest (Image: City of London Corporation)

A Castle For Christmas

Celebrating the successes of 2023 in Epping Forest

After paying heating bills, Emma had no money left for food

After paying heating bills, Emma had no money left for food

Community contribution

Cost of living crisis

Epping Forest Foodbank - 'Emma's' story

(l-r) Chair of Epping Forest & Commons Committee, Cllr Ben Murphy, Lord Mayor of London Nicholas Lyons, Lord Lieutenant of Essex Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst, MP for Epping Forest Dame Eleanor Laing DBE and chair of Epping Forest Council Cllr Darshan

(l-r) Chair of Epping Forest & Commons Committee, Cllr Ben Murphy, Lord Mayor of London Nicholas Lyons, Lord Lieutenant of Essex Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst, MP for Epping Forest Dame Eleanor Laing DBE and chair of Epping Forest Council Cllr Darshan

The colourful hues of autumn arrive in Epping Forest

Service user David is struggling to pay his bills

Service user David is struggling to pay his bills

Community contribution

Cost of living crisis

Epping Forest Foodbank: David - a service user case story

Longhorn cows have been doing essential work while grazing in Epping Forest (Picture: City of London Corporation)

Longhorn cows have been doing essential work while grazing in Epping Forest (Picture: City of London Corporation)

The wonderful job longhorn cows do in Epping Forest