A close up of a young oak sapling from a birds eye view with the Big Forest Plant 2025 logo
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Silver birch - a close up of the bark for tree identification purposes
Tree identification
Here at the Heart of England Forest, we only plant native broadleaf species. Take a look at our helpful guide to test your tree knowledge.
A close up of an autumnal leaf of the small leafed lime
Small leaved lime
Volunteer Coordinator Jonathan shares a story of a young small-leaved lime tree, how it grows, and lives in the Forest.
A sapling in the muddy ground being supported with a wooden stake
Get your hands dirty
Make a real difference for nature! Join us for a fun, rewarding day planting trees and helping to grow a native forest.

The Big Forest Plant 2025 is here!

The Big Forest Plant is a celebration of trees, nature, and community action. This winter, we’re planting 100,000 trees, including the creation of 160 acres of new woodland, that will grow for generations.

Trees clean our air, shelter wildlife, and bring life to our landscapes. Explore stories, resources, and tree-planting news, and discover how you can get involved - from volunteering and gifting trees to learning about the impact of reforestation. Join us in growing a greener, wilder future.

Every tree has a story to tell - news from the Forest and further afield

Coming Soon!

We’re taking part in Big Give’s #ChristmasChallenge! For one week only, donations to the Forest will be matched. That means twice the trees planted for your donation. Keep an eye out for our campaign.
we are part of the BIG Give 2nd - 9th December
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