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How to identify trees in winter
Identifying trees in winter can be tricky. Assistant Forest Ranger Fiona shares her top tips to help you hone your species spotting skills.
Planting hope for the future
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.
BioBlitz 2025: The results
Our five BioBlitz took place in the Forest in Spernal Park and Morgrove Coppice from the evening of Friday 6th June to the Saturday 7th June.
Experience the benefits of forest bathing
Learn more about Dr Qing Li's practice, forest bathing, that is growing in popularity across the UK.
Meet the team: Carl Masters, Alne Wood Park Coordinator
We are a charity dedicated to creating and preserving a 30,000-acre broadleaf forest for the benefit of the environment, wildlife, and people in the very heart of England. And this would not be possible without our dedicated and hardworking team. Find out more about Carl Masters, the Alne Wood Park Coordinator.
A first for the purple emperor in the Forest
The purple emperor is the UK’s second-largest butterfly, with females having a wingspan of over 9cm across. However, the male is arguably a more impressive butterfly, with upper wings that reflect a blueish-purple hue. Find out more about how this rare butterfly is faring in the Forest - we have exciting news!
Innovation and sustainability in forestry
As a conservation charity dedicated to creating and preserving a huge broadleaf forest for the benefit of the environment, wildlife, and people in the very heart of England. It is important to us that we can ensure a more responsible approach to reusing and recycling plastic products in our daily operations.