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Forest Xplorer 1.6

8.5 MB / 10K+ Downloads / Rating 3.0 - 57 reviews


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Forest Xplorer, developed and published by Forestry Commission, has released its latest version, 1.6, on 2017-04-11. This app falls under the Travel & Local category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 10000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 3.0, based on 57 reviews.

Forest Xplorer APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 4.0+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.flatrocktech.forestryxplorer

Updated: 8 years ago

Developer Name: Forestry Commission

Category: Travel & Local

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Forest Xplorer on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

3.0
Total 57 reviews

Reviews

1 ★, on 2017-10-14
The app developer should be sacked. Did they try to use it on your average phone? It could be so good but the poor execution of the app means it's long and tedious to use. The Forestry commission could have spent the money better elsewhere. I'm rather disgusted my taxes are being used in producing such a poorly executed program. Heads should role.

2 ★, on 2017-08-05
Very hard to use and many forests not covered with trails. The idea is brilliant but execution very poor. It needs much improvements to make it useful.

1 ★, on 2017-07-24
Great idea, very very poorly executed. It's still simpler to use the website from my phone than the app.

2 ★, on 2017-10-03
Could have been so much better ..

4 ★, on 2017-02-17
A really good idea. Having checked out entries for my local area they all seem sound. However the app could benefit from a search option, so you can check out what's around when you are visiting an unfamiliar area. That would make it very useful.

4 ★, on 2017-03-18
It's a nice little app, but could do with a tweak to the map display (resetting to all of the UK each time you go back isn't entirely helpful) and some of the forests are listed in the wrong place. I was deeply saddened when it turned out Paradise Bottom was actually near Bristol and not Farington Gurney.

Previous Versions

Forest Xplorer 1.6
2017-04-11 / 8.5 MB / Android 4.0+

About this app

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

New features

Version 1.6
- Stability improvements

App Permissions

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.