Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
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Under the magnifying glass: Shield bugs

1 March 2024
 by 
Avery Hill, Assistant Biodiversity Officer
Shield bugs are large insects with a shape that resembles a medieval shield – hence their name. The latest State of Nature report sadly found that our predatory invertebrates have decreased by 40% in England since the 1970s. Find out more about shield bugs in the Forest.
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The Lumber Jills at the centre of the Heart of England Forest

7 March 2024
 by 
The Heart of England Forest

Lumber Jills was the name given to the Women’s Timber Corps, a specialist forestry branch of the Women’s Land Army, a

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World Wildlife Day: The importance of deadwood for creatures of the Forest

1 March 2024
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Our biodiversity team explore the importance of deadwood in the Forest this this World Wildlife Day. This niche microhabitat has a variety of purposes for the wildlife that relays on it. Plus, we provide you with top tips on how you can create your own deadwood piles in your outdoor space to help wildlife in your area.
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Under the magnifying glass: Shield bugs

1 March 2024
 by 
Avery Hill, Assistant Biodiversity Officer
Shield bugs are large insects with a shape that resembles a medieval shield – hence their name. The latest State of Nature report sadly found that our predatory invertebrates have decreased by 40% in England since the 1970s. Find out more about shield bugs in the Forest.
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Meet the team: Chief Operating Officer Steve

31 January 2024
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Creating and conserving England’s largest new native broadleaf woodland would not be possible without our dedicated and hardworking team. We introduce you to Steve Eddy, Chief Operating Officer, and Acting Chief Executive.
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Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2024

31 January 2024
 by 
The Heart of England Forest
This National Apprenticeship Week 2024, we are celebrating the opportunities and value that apprenticeships bring to the Forest.
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Frog and toad spotting in the Forest

15 January 2024
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Help us protect frogs and toads in the Forest by taking part in our spawn sighting survey.
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