Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
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Be Part of Something Bigger: Volunteer with the Heart of England Forest

10 January 2025
 by 
Ben Toney, Head of Volunteering
The start of a new year invites us to be the best we can be. Begin 2025 by giving back to nature and yourself. Volunteering can be a brilliant way to achieve this. Ben Toney, Head of Volunteering, explains more.
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Be Part of Something Bigger: Volunteer with the Heart of England Forest

10 January 2025
 by 
Ben Toney, Head of Volunteering
The start of a new year invites us to be the best we can be. Begin 2025 by giving back to nature and yourself. Volunteering can be a brilliant way to achieve this. Ben Toney, Head of Volunteering, explains more.
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The Forest in the fight against flooding

2 January 2025
 by 
Dave Throup, Trustee
With extreme weather events and flooding on the increase, the Forest has a vital role to play in flood alleviation. Dave Throup, charity trustee and flooding expert, explains.
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Nature-based New Year's Resolutions for 2025

1 January 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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Winter wildlife watch

23 December 2024
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Wildlife in the Heart of England Forest faces challenges during the cold winter months, as food and shelter are in short supply. Different species cope with seasonal changes in different ways, and there is evidence of this around the Forest.
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Braving winter in the Forest: a survival guide for the season ahead

20 December 2024
 by 
Tasha Cain, Biodiversity Officer (woodlands)
As the days become darker and colder, our hard-working Rangers, Officers and volunteers need to prepare for the harsh elements that they will face in the coming months as they continue working towards the charity’s mission to create a 30,000 acre Forest.
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Conserving the Forest in Naunton Beauchamp

3 December 2024
 by 
Sophie Leszczynska, Director of Nature Recovery
Our land at Naunton Beauchamp has been an ongoing focus for the charity for the last three years, especially due to the varied habitats including a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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