Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
News

Behind the scenes: Forest foray with the Warwickshire Fungus Group

30 September 2024
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Fungi are a fascinating and diverse feature of the woodlands in the Heart of England Forest. In September, the Warwickshire Fungus Group visited Alne Wood. Read on to discover what was unearthed!
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Environment and climate politics brings students to the Heart of England Forest

28 June 2024
 by 
Dr J Gilson, Dr E Foster and Andrea Duxbury, Outdoor Learning Officer
Birmingham University’s Environment and Climate Politics course examines and explores the politics and practices of human interaction with the environment through case studies and theoretical debates. So, how did the students visit to the Forest aid their learning?
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Grassland conservation aided by technology

3 June 2024
 by 
Tim Russ, Forest Ranger
An unlikely pairing of robots and cattle have been used to manage the grasslands of Sheriffs Lench. Why? Find out more from Forest Ranger Tim.
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The month for arboreal butterflies

3 June 2024
 by 
Sam Macvie, Biodiversity Data and Survey Officer
Have you ever seen an arboreal butterfly? The likelihood is yes, but how do you know when you’ve encountered one? Sam from our biodiversity team explains.
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Celebrating our volunteers

3 June 2024
 by 
the volunteer team, Ben, Jonathan and Kelsey
This National Volunteers’ Week we are celebrating the amazing achievements made by volunteers during this past year.
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Celebrations and mysticism at the summer solstice

28 May 2024
 by 
Heart of England Forest
The 20th June is the longest day of the year. Find out more about the many midsummer traditions that focus on trees and reconnecting with nature.
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New Chair of Trustees for the Heart of England Forest appointed

13 May 2024
 by 
The Heart of England Forest
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Heather Acton as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Heart of England Forest.
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