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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More reasons to visit the Forest this National Walking Month

30 April 2022
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Exciting developments that will enhance time spent in the woodlands offer more reasons to visit the Forest.
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How birds of prey are faring in the Forest

26 April 2022
 by 
Sam Macvie
Monitoring birds of prey in the Forest provides location, health, and breeding activity information for each bird, creating excellent long-term data. The results of our 2021 report are now in.
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Nature and mental health; combating loneliness

26 April 2022
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Millions of people every year in the UK are affected by loneliness, but the natural environment can help. Discover five ways the Forest can help us feel less alone.
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10 Easter nature activities to get kids outdoors

4 April 2022
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Get kids into the great outdoors and connected to nature during the Easter holidays with our fun activities.
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Dragonflies and damselflies

30 March 2022
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Climate change is affecting the UK’s dragonfly and damselfly populations, so how are they faring in the Forest?
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Successful winter season in the Forest

30 March 2022
 by 
Heart of England Forest
It is the end of yet another busy winter season, which saw growth both in the Forest and our forestry team.
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