Tree planting is an important job for our forestry team during the winter months. After all, woodland creation is at the heart of what we do. But it is only part of our mission. We are equally committed to conserving our wonderful Forest. Read on to find out what else we are doing this season.

The State of Nature report monitors the abundance and distribution of more than 10,000 species in the UK and the British Overseas Territories with data reaching back to the 1970’s. Information published this year highlights the overall condition of nature in the UK. Sophie Leszczynska, Biodiversity Manager at the Heart of England Forest, explains more...

What do we know about Britain's smallest mouse? And why are we keen to see whereabouts they are living and breeding in the Forest? Sam Macvie, our Biodiversity Data and Survey Officer explains more.

Assistant Biodiversity Officer, Avery, takes us on a journey through time to meet our 100-million-year-old minibeast: the woodlouse.

Ed Leszczynski, Forest Projects Manager, explores the traditions and myths that surround the winter solstice and encourages exploration of the Forest at this special time of year.

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.