Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
News

A new chapter in woodland creation

7 May 2025
 by 
Tom Davies, Director of Land Management
This year’s planting season has been a remarkable one, with more vibrant new woodland being created and another significant step taken on our journey to grow and protect a huge broadleaf forest for generations to come.
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Managing our woodlands

29 July 2022
 by 
By Will Wood, Forestry Manager
Our forestry team monitors our woodlands from the day they are planted to ensure they survive and thrive in the long-term.
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Surveying our grassland diversity

29 July 2022
 by 
By Imogen Rutter, Biodiversity Officer
Our biodiversity team has been surveying Naunton Beauchamp, one of our most exciting grassland sites, which includes a nationally designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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Summer in the Forest

29 June 2022
 by 
Clare Lewis
Take shelter from the sun under leafy canopies, discover habitats alive with colour and life, and boost your physical and mental health in the Forest this summer.
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How learning outdoors delivers better outcomes in the classroom

29 June 2022
 by 
Elaine Skates, Head of Learning and Skills
Working with schools to take learning into the Forest is helping children thrive and having a positive impact on both behaviour and academic performance.
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Invertebrates found in the Forest

28 June 2022
 by 
By Sam Macvie, Biodiversity Data and Survey Officer
Recent surveys recorded 423 different species of invertebrate in the Forest, including some rare and Nationally Scarce species. Find out more from Sam from our biodiversity team.
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Mitigating climate change and supporting The Queen’s Green Canopy

15 June 2022
 by 
Heart of England Forest
We are tree planting to mitigate climate whilst also supporting The Queen’s Green Canopy - a unique tree planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee.
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