Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
News

Are we seeing signs of spring too soon?

28 February 2023
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Worrying reports are stating that spring is happening almost a month ahead of schedule, and this could be detrimental to our ecosystems. Team members share their insights and concerns about the effects of climate change on woodlands and future biodiversity.
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Folklore in the Forest

31 January 2023
 by 
Julie Walton-Evans, Marketing and Communications Officer
Have you ever been in the Forest and felt a sense of magic? The Forest is home to many stories, myths, and folklore, which might make you think differently about your next woodland walk.
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Frog and toad spotting in the Forest

30 January 2023
 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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Winter wildlife watch

25 January 2023
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Wildlife in the Heart of England Forest faces challenges during the cold winter months, as food and shelter are in short supply. Different species cope with seasonal changes in different ways, and there is evidence of this around the Forest.
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Volunteering - A New Year's Resolution

4 January 2023
 by 
Jonathan Saunders, Volunteer Manager
The New Year invites us to be the best we can be, and volunteering can be a brilliant resolution to make.
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Forest highlights of 2022

31 December 2022
 by 
Heart of England Forest
At a time when our work creating and conserving the Forest for the environment, wildlife, and people has never been more important, the Forest continued to grow. As 2023 begins, Beth Brook, our Chief Executive, looks back on her top 10 highlights of 2022.
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Songs of the trees

31 December 2022
 by 
Ed Leszczynski, Forest Projects Manager
Whilst out walking do you listen to the trees? The aural landscape of the Forest is sometimes missed, but the evocative sounds of the wind flowing through the different species of trees are well worth a listen.
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