News
A first for the purple emperor in the Forest
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 that reflect a blueish-purple hue. Find out more about how this rare butterfly is faring in the Forest - we have exciting news!
Farming the Forest way
Find out how we nurture our livestock in the most natural way possible.
Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme in the Forest
During the summer holidays we worked in partnership with Redditch Borough Council to provide a woodland cooking exper
Celebrating conservation, creation, and transformation
The Heart of England Forest is an exciting and ambitious charity, and we are proud to be shouting about our work this
Managing our woodlands
Our forestry team monitors our woodlands from the day they are planted to ensure they survive and thrive in the long-term.
Surveying our grassland diversity
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).
Summer in the Forest
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.
