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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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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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Hedgelaying: Protecting heritage

28 November 2025
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Step into the great outdoors and you’re sure to find one of the UK’s most valuable habitats; the hedgerow. Extending half a million miles throughout the UK, the modest hedge is a haven for wildlife providing food, shelter, and corridors through which wildlife can travel.
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A bumper year for fruit and nuts. Is it a mast year?

7 November 2025
 by 
Heart of England Forest
If you’ve been walking in the Forest recently, you may have noticed trees and hedgerows heavy with nuts and berries. What’s behind this seasonal abundance?
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Small leaved lime: A tree that shares its heart with us during the Big Forest Plant

29 October 2025
 by 
Jonathan Saunders, Volunteer Manager
Volunteer Manager, Jonathan, explores the life cycle and journey of the small leaved lime tree here in the Forest. Discover the unique benefits this tree has for the environment, wildlife, and people.
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