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Forest Xplorer on Windows Pc

Developed By: Forestry Commission

License: Free

Rating: 3,0/5 - 57 votes

Last Updated: December 24, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.6
Size 8.5 MB
Release Date April 11, 17
Category Travel & Local Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an app to access approximate location. [see more (9)]

What's New:
Version 1.6- Stability improvements [see more]

Description from Developer:
Your guide to events, facilities, directions, maps and opening times at your local Forestry Commission England woodland.

It comes with a handy UK common tree identifier too, grea... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Forest Xplorer and install on Windows PC. Forest Xplorer is free Travel & Local app, developed by Forestry Commission. Latest version of Forest Xplorer is 1.6, was released on 2017-04-11 (updated on 2023-12-24). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of Forest Xplorer is 3,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 57 users, 14 users had rated it 5*, 13 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Forest Xplorer on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Forest Xplorer on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Forest Xplorer on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Forest Xplorer using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Forest Xplorer" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Forest Xplorer on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Forest Xplorer" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.6.

Download Forest Xplorer 1.6 on Windows PC – 8.5 MB

Your guide to events, facilities, directions, maps and opening times at your local Forestry Commission England woodland.

It comes with a handy UK common tree identifier too, great for nature detectives! Use the app to plan your next visit to the forest, and get your forest photos featured in the app by using your forest's Instagram hashtag.

List of features:
* Navigate to your closest wood or forest
* Get the scoop on local forest events
* View maps and trail grading information in-app
* NEW! Download your favourite forests and access them offline
* Discover the trees around you with the UK common tree identifier
* View and contribute to the Instagram gallery for each forest
* Find luxury Forest Holiday cabins or Camping in the Forest sites near you
* Stay in touch with what's happening with Forestry Commission Facebook and Twitter feeds
Version 1.6
- Stability improvements
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an application to access extra location provider commands.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to read from external storage.