A seed source trial was established in England in 2019 aiming to test some possible seed sources for tree breeding of the wild service tree in Great Britain. One of the trial sites is right here in the Heart of England Forest – see how they are faring in the Forest five years into the trial.

We have recently partnered with National Grid Electricity Distribution to help us grow, connect, and protect the Forest for the benefit of people, wildlife, and the environment.

Assistant Biodiversity Officer Avery explains the lifecycle, common identification features and the importance of ladybirds in our ecosystem and how you can help to survey these small invertebrates.

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 reflecting a blueish purple. Find out more about how this rare butterfly is faring in the Forest.

At the Heart of England Forest, we are working to install mob and conservation grazing regimes that will reignite the relationship between flora and herbivores, to reinvigorate our ecosystems as well as show that conservation and farming can work hand in hand.

Internships are a fantastic way to gain the skills and experience needed for forging careers. Investment in green careers has never been more important, as creating future foresters to care for our valuable green spaces now and for generations to come is vital.