Unlike the trees that we plant in the rest of the Forest which are native broadleaf species, in the Arboretum you will discover a diverse collection of trees from around the world.

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!

Supported internships are work-based study programmes aimed at young people to help them overcome any barriers to employment they might otherwise face. Read Harrison’s story.

Learning outside the classroom provides a new dynamic for teachers and students. From spaces that captivate and inspire students, to creative ways of approaching the national curriculum that are engaging and memorable, learning in the Forest has significant benefits for the pupils and teachers we work with.

The Redditch Ringing Group is using Thermal Imagers (TI) to gather vital data for the Forest – helping us track bird species and identify long-term trends.

Our fourth BioBlitz took place in the Forest at our 62 acre site at Gorcott Hill this year on Friday 5th July - Saturday 6th July. Despite the challenging weather conditions we had this year a total of 209 species were recorded within 24 hours!