Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
News

Two new Directors join the Heart of England Forest team

15 January 2026
 by 
the Heart of England Forest
Ian Nutt and Nick Simms step into key roles to aid the charity’s commitment to creating a vast array of habitats to enable animals, plants, and people to thrive.
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Making space for nature at home

20 April 2023
 by 
Emma Kersley, Biodiversity Officer (Grassland)
Whether in our gardens or in our communities, we can all create habitats that help our native wildlife.
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Creating a lasting green legacy

20 April 2023
 by 
Heart of England Forest

As we work towards our goal of creating a 30,000 acre broadleaf forest in the heart of England, it’s important that w

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Bee Flies: Masters of Disguise

19 April 2023
 by 
The Heart of England Forest
What do you get when you cross a bee, a hummingbird, a mosquito, a narwhal and a fly? Discover more about the fascinating bee fly and how to spot it.
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Permissive paths extended this tree planting season

4 April 2023
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Our woodland creation this tree planting season included permissive paths to enable people to benefit from time spent in the Forest
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Volunteer and help wildlife

28 March 2023
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Biodiversity surveys are vital for monitoring the quality and quantity of wildlife in the Forest. They are held throughout the year, across the mosaic of woodland habitats, and you can easily get involved.
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Native wildflowers under threat

28 March 2023
 by 
Clare Lewis, Communications Volunteer
Many people look forward to the display of wildflowers that gradually reveals itself as the days lengthen and temperatures rise, but there is bad news as scientists share their concern for our wildflower populations.
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