Charnwood Forest

Charnwood Forest is a distinctive area of rugged upland landscape towards the north-west of Leicestershire. It is valued for its geological importance, rich biodiversity, landscape beauty, historical importance, and recreational role. It is also a traditional working landscape with a high proportion of land in agricultural use and, in some parts of the area, mineral working. The western part of Charnwood Forest is part of the National Forest

The Draft East Midlands Regional Plan recognises the need for measures to protect and enhance the particular character of Charnwood Forest through a Regional Park initiative.

A conference on The Future of Charnwood Forest was held in June 2007. Updates to the conference were held on 11 December 2007 and 28 November 2008.
The proceedings of all these events are available.