Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
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Restoring wetlands together: A partnership for nature

2 February 2026
 by 
The Heart of England Forest
The Heart of England Forest has embarked on a new ambitious wetland creation project in partnership with Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and funded by the Environment Agency’s Water Environment Improvement Fund (WEIF), to create habitats to reduce the risk of flooding and support a rich variety of wildlife.
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Natural Burial Ground wins Regional Award for second year

16 February 2026
 by 
The Heart of England Forest
Alne Wood Park Natural Burial Ground has been named Regional Winner for the West Midlands in The People’s Award by the Association of Natural Burial Grounds (ANBG) - for the second year in a row.
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Restoring wetlands together: A partnership for nature

2 February 2026
 by 
The Heart of England Forest
The Heart of England Forest has embarked on a new ambitious wetland creation project in partnership with Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and funded by the Environment Agency’s Water Environment Improvement Fund (WEIF), to create habitats to reduce the risk of flooding and support a rich variety of wildlife.
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Two new Directors join the Heart of England Forest team

15 January 2026
 by 
the Heart of England Forest
Ian Nutt and Nick Simms step into key roles to aid the charity’s commitment to creating a vast array of habitats to enable animals, plants, and people to thrive.
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Getting to the root of growing the Forest

5 January 2026
 by 
Tom Davies, Director of Forest Operations
With two million trees now planted as part of the array of Forest habitats to enhance biodiversity, our Director of Forest Operations gets to the root of what it means to grow a native broadleaf Forest.
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Nature-based New Year's Resolutions for 2026

20 December 2025
 by 
Clare Lewis, Communications Volunteer
Tired of making New Year’s Resolutions that are waning by February? This year, why not make the simple pledge to get outside and connect with nature more often?
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How to identify trees in winter

1 December 2025
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Identifying trees in winter can be tricky. Our Forestry team shares their top tips to help you hone your species spotting skills, as there are features other than leaves that can help differentiate tree species from one another.
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