The Forest of Dean is unique and irreplaceable. So are the people who live within it.

Foresters’ Forest ‘Community Celebration’ project partner Wyldwood Arts is currently running ‘100 Forest Faces’, a local photo project that celebrates the Forest.

You can take part by submitting a photo portrait, along with a few words about what makes the Forest special to you. It can be you and your story, or about a member of your household or family.

Josie Rogerson, project manager at Wyldwood Arts says: “We are really excited to be able to connect with people at this challenging time. This is a great chance to celebrate the wonderful individuals that make the strong community we have in the Forest of Dean. We hope to get all ages involved in the project; our aim is 100 forest faces from one to 100 years old!”

At this difficult time, we may not be able to get out to all our favourite places, but you can be creative in capturing a portrait in the place that you feel ‘at home’ within the Forest. This may be in your home, garden, or out during exercise. Think about the story your photo will tell; this may be through something you hold or through the background you choose to include.

There are very few images rules - any size, crop ratio and colour format accepted… just make sure the image is as high quality at possible!

Please write approximately 100 words to accompany your photo, describing what is special to you about this unique Forest that you call ‘home’. Please also include a title for the image and the subject(s) and photographer name(s).

To take part, email your photo and words to [email protected] or through the Wyldwood social media pages by using the hashtag #100forestfaces