Despite being perceived as a nation of nature lovers, the UK has been ranked the lowest in Europe for our ‘nature connectedness.’ But why does nature connectivity matter and what benefits does this bring?

Nest boxes provide important shelter for birds and bats all year round. These boxes are used for nesting, rearing young, and roosting. In 2021, we installed 40 new nest boxes in an area of the Forest. Since then, we have monitored many different species using them.

This National Apprenticeship Week, Forest Ranger Phoebe shares her experience of being an apprentice and how it has helped to shape her career in the sector.

New local schools from the Redditch area are already seeing the benefit of taking learning out of the classroom and into the Forest.

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.

The New Year invites us to be the best we can be, and volunteering can be a brilliant resolution to make.