News
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!
Working in partnership to increase trees in our landscape
The Heart of England Forest, together with the District Councils of Stratford-on-Avon, Warwick, and Wychavon, is working in collaboration to support and deliver tree planting across our local landscape and community spaces.
Small leaved lime: A tree that shares its heart with us this National Tree Week
Volunteer Manager, Jonathan, explores the life cycle and journey of the small leaved lime tree here in the Forest. Discover the unique benefits this tree has for the environment, wildlife, and people.
Fungi - a friend of the Forest
In Autumn, you will begin to see a host of different species of toadstools and mushrooms springing up across the Forest floor or clinging to trees in the Forest. Always a fascinating sight, there is much more to fungi than meets the eye.
Celebrate National Poetry Day with us
The theme this year is 'Refuge', and we are sharing poetry inspired by the natural environment, and of course the Forest.
The benefits of conservation grazing
At the Heart of England Forest we believe that farming and forestry can flourish together.
A lifeline for nature: valuing the Forest’s hedgerows
Hedgerows are species ‘super-highways’ for numerous varieties of insects and small mammals, and a powerful tool in helping fight the climate crisis.
