News
How to identify trees in winter
Identifying trees in winter can be tricky. Assistant Forest Ranger Fiona shares her top tips to help you hone your species spotting skills.
Collecting the next generation of trees for the Forest
900kg of seed has been collected from the trees in our woodlands which will become the next generation of native broadleaves and important hedgerow species to help grow the Forest.
Gorcott Hill Wood gains title of Local Wildlife Site
The ancient semi-natural woodland at Gorcott Hill supports many rare plants and animals and makes a vital contribution to conserving biodiversity. Now an official LWS, under the Heart of England Forest’s care, the woodland will be conserved and protected for future generations.
The achievements and legacy of our Green Recovery project
Now completed, the project funded by the £1.7m Green Recovery Challenge Fund (GRCF) grant, has enabled us to make a step-change in our work today, whilst laying rhe foundations to grow the Forest further tomorrow.
Wetlands in the Forest
Wetlands provide some of the most biodiverse habitats in the Forest, and we are working hard to create and restore these valuable habitats for wildlife.
Meet the team: Senior Forest Ranger James
Meet James, a Senior Forest Ranger in our forestry team.
How the earliest autumn could affect the Forest
Having just experienced the earliest signs of autumn in 20 years, we asked members of our expert team what this could mean for the Forest.
