We are very excited to share with you our latest project: Charnwood Forest in 100 Treasures. Our region’s long history stretches back over millennia. The story of Charnwood Forest takes us on a remarkable journey that begins with Earth’s earliest animal life, taking in ancient deserts and Ice Age hunters, invaders and settlers, religious communities, farmers, industrialists and conservationists on its way to the twenty-first century. Over the next few months, we will be asking anyone with a connection to this incredible place to help us determine what makes it so special. We invite you to join in by sending us your nominations – what will you choose?
You might be inspired by the region’s internationally significant geology, its landscape or its biodiversity. Perhaps there’s a particular place, or an object that is special to you. Or maybe you’ll choose something that encapsulates the history of the people and landscape of Charnwood Forest. Whether you live, work or play within Charnwood Forest Geopark, we invite you to join us on our journey of discovery as we seek to uncover what makes Charnwood Forest so special through the selection of one hundred ‘treasures’ that are meaningful in the context of Charnwood Forest’s 600-million-year history.
Later in the year a panel of experts will meet to select the official 100 Treasures of Charnwood Forest, based on the nominations that you submit. So whether it’s a well-known landmark, or an under-loved piece of local heritage, we want to hear from you about what you think makes Charnwood Forest so special.
To find out more, and to nominate a Treasure, visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.charnwoodforest.org/100treasures
The 100 Treasures project is being organised by Charnwood Forest Geopark. The Geopark is being developed through a six-year scheme supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, promoting understanding and awareness of Charnwood Forest. It is hoped that in the coming years Charnwood Forest will become a UNESCO Global Geopark. You can discover more about UNESCO Global Geoparks, and our work towards that status here.