Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
News

Behind the scenes: Forest foray with the Warwickshire Fungus Group

30 September 2024
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Fungi are a fascinating and diverse feature of the woodlands in the Heart of England Forest. In September, the Warwickshire Fungus Group visited Alne Wood. Read on to discover what was unearthed!
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Autumn Equinox: Connecting your senses with nature

31 August 2024
 by 
Harriet Hart, volunteer
It is the season of woolly hats and cosy nights at home; pumpkin-picking and spiced lattes; bonfires and harvest festivals; but there is more to this time of year than you may realise.
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Green hay and wildflower meadow generation

1 August 2024
 by 
Julie Walton-Evans, Marketing and Communications Officer

Creating the Heart of England Forest is not just about planting trees - it is about creating, growing and enhancing a

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Veteran and ancient trees - what’s the difference?

31 July 2024
 by 
Wilf Rake, Assistant Forest Ranger
We explore the benefits that ancient and veteran trees bring to people and wildlife and discuss the difference between them.
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Behind the scenes: Growing the Forest one seed at a time

29 July 2024
 by 
Heart of England Forest
With autumn in the air, seeds, berries, and nuts are abundant in the Forest. Our fantastic volunteers have already made good headway into the collection of healthy seeds that will become the next generation of Forest trees.
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Spotlight on: Pollinators

15 July 2024
 by 
the Heart of England Forest
With a significant decline in pollinating insects and species-rich grasslands in the UK, find out how the Heart of England Forest is working to enhance biodiversity by creating diverse habitats to support our native pollinators.
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Making a difference, one event at a time: Abby's journey with the Heart of England Forest

28 June 2024
 by 
Lauren French, Communications Assistant
Meet volunteer Abby and follow her journey from conservation enthusiast to community champion with the Heart of England Forest.
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