Sounds of the Forest
timberfestival.org.uk/soundsoftheforest
Crowdsourced library of forest sounds from around the world, freely downloadable for any use.
Why it is useful
A genuinely unique archive built by contributors sending field recordings from forests on every continent. The sounds are organized by location and freely licensed — useful for sound designers, meditation app creators, and anyone needing authentic natural ambience.
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