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Sounds of the Forest
The Sounds of the Forest project collects woodland recordings on a sound map.
About Sounds of the Forest
Sounds of the Forest collects woodland and forest recordings from around the world into a sound map. The recordings form an open source audio library that anyone can listen to and create from, and the site invites contributions. Audio files in the project are part of a Creative Commons Share Alike agreement. The project was created by Wild Rumpus and is built on Mapbox GL JS. Selected artists were planned to present work based on the gathered sounds at Timber Festival 2021, an annual three-day festival in the National Forest in the Midlands.
Key features
- Global sound map of woodland and forest recordings
- Contribution page for adding woodland or forest sounds
- Open source audio library for listening and creative use
- Audio files under Creative Commons Share Alike
- Built with Mapbox GL JS
- Selected artists planned works for Timber Festival 2021
Best for: People interested in woodland soundscapes, field recording, or creative audio projects.
Good for
- Collects woodland and forest sounds from around the world.
- Audio files are available under a Creative Commons Share Alike agreement.
- Includes a contribution route for adding new sounds.
Watch out for
- The project focuses on woodland and forest sounds rather than other environments.
- Pricing is not stated on the homepage.
Sounds of the Forest at a glance
- Category
- Travel & Maps › Maps, Navigation & Weather
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Sounds of the Forest FAQ
What is Sounds of the Forest?
It is a project collecting woodland and forest sounds from around the world into a sound map and audio library.
How can I contribute?
The site has a Contribute page with information on how to contribute.
Can I reuse the audio files?
All audio files found in the project are part of the Creative Commons Share Alike agreement.
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