This puzzling riddle is answered in the new edition of Forest Scene, the twice-yearly newsletter for The National Forest.

The winter edition of Forest Scene is packed with news, views, ideas for things to see and do in The National Forest until April 2009, and behind the scenes stories.

Ian Varley abandoned his well paid job in the construction industry, and now not only lives in the Forest, but earns his living here as well � making Funky Monkey tree houses and buildings out of greenwood.

Rebecca and Jon Edwards asked for trees for their wedding list, and ended up planting their own little corner of The National Forest. Rebecca said: �We chose The National Forest�s Plant a Tree scheme because it is the only one where you actually plant a new tree yourself.�

Full of great photographs of the Forest, Forest Scene encourages people to get out and enjoy the woodlands and Forest landscapes � and take the camera. Trees are photogenic, even in the winter. Their shapes are amazing and just see how the colours zing after rain! The National Forest Company is always interested to see good images of the Forest � call 01283 551211 for more information.

For those who might be thinking of planting a tree in their garden this winter, Forest Scene gives advice on what species to choose, where to site it and how to give it the very best start in life. There are loads of Christmas events in The National Forest. Find out where to visit Santa in his grotto, why reindeer food is available at the National Memorial Arboretum and how to celebrate national tree dressing weekend.

For a copy of Forest Scene � and the answer to the riddle - call the National Forest Company on 01283 551211 or email enquiries@nationalforest.org Or read it online at www.nationalforest.org

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NOTES TO EDITORS:

1. The National Forest area covers 200 square miles of the counties of Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire. Its objective is to increase woodland cover within its boundaries from an initial six per cent to about a third. No multi-purpose forest on this scale has been created in the UK for one thousand years. To date the proportion of woodland cover in the Forest has already nearly trebled to almost 18 per cent and over 7 million trees have been planted.

2. Year by year, The National Forest has been steadily turning what was once one of the least wooded areas of England into a multi-purpose, sustainable forest. The National Forest provides environmental, social and economic benefits, including landscape enhancement, creation of new wildlife habitats and major new access and leisure opportunities. It is an excellent example of sustainable development � with environmental improvement providing a stimulus both to economic regeneration and to community pride and activity.

3. To achieve these objectives, the National Forest Company leads the creation of The National Forest, working in partnership with landowners, local authorities, private business, voluntary organisations and local communities and has strong support from Government, politicians and the public. The Company, which celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2005, receives grant in aid from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Media contact: Carol Rowntree Jones, Media Relations Officer for the National Forest Company on 01283 551211. For background information on the Forest please visit www.nationalforest.org Digital images are available: contact media@nationalforest.org