Westonbirt to feature on set of special stamps

Westonbirt Arboretum will feature on a special set a stamps released by the Royal Mail.

The set of six capture views of forests from across the UK, including Westonbirt’s Acer Glade.

Also featured are Glen Affric, Sherwood Forest, Glenariff Forest, Westonbirt, Coed y Brenin and Kielder Forest.

The stamp launch coincides with the 100th anniversary of the Forestry Commission who look after all of the forests and woodland in England.

PK Khaira-Creswell, director of the Forestry Commission centenary, said: “Our centenary is all about inspiring people to share our passion for forests and help us protect and improve them for generations to come.

“We are proud to be custodians of these stunning landscapes, which are indispensable for people and wildlife.”

Philip Parker, Royal Mail, said: “On the Forestry Commission’s centenary these striking new stamps celebrate the beauty and tranquillity of our public woodlands, and the inspiring range of environments which receive hundreds of millions of visits each year.”

The stamps go on general sale on 13 August from

royalmail.com/forests

and in 7,000 Post Offices throughout the UK.