Emotive art exhibition to be held in beloved Devon forest

A powerful outdoor art exhibition raising awareness about climate change is returning to Haldon Forest Park this autumn. 

From Tuesday, October 15 until Wednesday, March 19, Forestry England’s beautiful woodland, ranked as one of the UK's best, will once again showcase images from Earth Photo shortlisted works. 

Above: Tropicalia by Jean-Marc Caimi and Valentina Piccinni, Earth Photo 2024 Winner. Image: Forestry England/Crown Copyright

Created in 2018 by Forestry England, the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), and Parker Harris, Earth Photo is a world-leading programme that engages with photographers and filmmakers to highlight the pressing issues impacting our climate and life on Earth.

The outdoor exhibition will display 30 of the 124 final shortlisted images and videos by 44 photographers and filmmakers from around the world, allowing visitors to view the stunning images in a beautiful forest setting. 

These include images by the winners of the Earth Photo 2024 Award, Jean-Marc Caimi and Valentina Piccinni. 

Above: Tropicalia by Jean-Marc Caimi and Valentina Piccinni, Earth Photo 2024 Winner. Image: Forestry England/Crown Copyright

Their photo series Tropicalia shows how climate change has greatly affected food security in Sicily and highlights the innovative ways local farmers are adapting to the new challenges.

Also on display are dramatic images of ancient red cedar trees in British Columbia by photographer TJ Watt, who brings to life the passionate efforts to protect these giants and their vital habitats under threat of climate change.

Above: TJ Watt, Flores Island Cedar, The National Trust Attingham Award. Image: Forestry England/Crown Copyright

Katy Harrison, Haldon Forest Park manager, said: “This year’s winning images give us all a new way of seeing and reflecting on the beauty, fragility, and change happening in our natural environment. And they connect us with landscapes, wildlife, and communities across the planet. Haldon Forest Park is a very emotive setting to explore the Earth Photo exhibition among the forest trees. The experience is sure to leave a deep impression.”

The exhibition is free to attend and is suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs, and mobility scooters.

You can find out more information about the exhibition on the Forestry England website.