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.

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?

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.

Creating and conserving England’s largest new native broadleaf woodland would not be possible without our dedicated and hardworking team. We introduce you to our newest trustee Dr David Spruce

Unlike the trees that we plant in the rest of the Forest which are native broadleaf species, in the Arboretum you will discover a diverse collection of trees from around the world.

Across the UK, record heat, drought, and floods are reshaping our landscapes. The Heart of England Forest has felt these challenges too, with young trees and wildlife under strain. But together, we can protect this living legacy. Director of Forest Operations, Tom Davies, shares how, with innovation and care, we will nurture it for generations.