Forest Ranger Lauren, explains the behind the scenes winter work, including coppicing, hedgelaying, thinning, infrastructure repair, and pond management to improve forest health, biodiversity, and water quality.

Traditional orchards support rich wildlife, from pollinators to fungi, while preserving heritage fruit varieties. Discover more about their beauty and ecological importance.

Discover new land acquisitions and restoration plans that advance the Heart of England Forest’s long-term vision of creating a large, biodiverse native woodland.

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.

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.

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.