Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
News

Heritage Fund Grant for new evening volunteering programme secured

4 June 2026
 by 
the Heart of England Forest
An innovative two-year evening volunteering programme designed to make conservation volunteering more accessible for working-age adults has launched, thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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Reptiles in the Forest

24 March 2026
 by 
Heart of England Forest
There are six reptile species that are native to the UK, three of which have been confirmed in the Forest. Read more about these fascinating native reptiles.
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Bees in trouble: What’s at stake and how you can help

23 March 2026
 by 
The Heart of England Forest
Bees and other pollinators are quietly holding up the foundation of our ecosystems and food systems, yet their numbers are in troubling decline.
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Forests are at the heart of who we are

18 March 2026
 by 
Rob MacKenzie, Professor of Atmospheric Science
What if our future depends on something we’ve always been part of but have gradually forgotten? Forests are more than landscapes or resources; they are deeply intertwined with our origins, our climate, and our survival.
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Winter work: Behind the scenes

4 March 2026
 by 
Lauren, Forest Ranger
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.
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Among the orchard trees: A living heritage for wildlife and people

3 March 2026
 by 
Claire Craige, Biodiversity Officer (Hedgerows and Orchards)
Traditional orchards support rich wildlife, from pollinators to fungi, while preserving heritage fruit varieties. Discover more about their beauty and ecological importance.
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Looking to the Future: Growing the Forest

2 March 2026
 by 
Emma Pestridge, Forest Project Delivery Officer
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.
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