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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Heart of England Forest volunteers recognised with Queen’s Award

2 June 2022
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Heart of England Forest volunteers have just been awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE.
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Planting a forest for the future of our planet

1 June 2022
 by 
Heart of England Forest
On the 5th June, we will be celebrating 'Our One Earth' as part of World Environment Day 2022. We are proud to be planting and protecting a 30,000 acre broadleaf forest that will benefit generations to come and provide a brighter future for all of us.
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Volunteering to help the Forest and the environment

31 May 2022
 by 
Jonathan Saunders, Volunteer Manager
From tree planting to wildlife monitoring, inspiring our future Forest Guardians and micro volunteering from home, discover six ways that our volunteers are helping us to grow the Forest and tackle climate change.
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Wetland birds in the Forest

31 May 2022
 by 
Imogen Rutter, Biodiversity Officer
The areas of wetland found within the Forest are home to a variety of wetland birds and waders. Discover the species to spot when walking in the Forest.
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Heart of England Forest receives £499,446 from the Trees Call to Action Fund

29 May 2022
 by 
Heart of England Forest
In partnership with three local authorities, the charity will lead a three year project to engage with landowners and local communities to increase tree cover across the landscape.
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Spring flora of interest at Gorcott Hill Wood

11 May 2022
 by 
Tasha Cain, Gorcott Biodiversity Officer
The woodland floor at Gorcott Hill is a sea of colour with lots of springtime favourites, many of which indicate ancient woodland habitat.
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