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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A green solution to the Winter blues

14 January 2022
 by 
Heart of England Forest
The 17th January has been called ‘Blue Monday’ due to many of us feeling the negative effects of lack of sunlight and time outdoors, but nature can give our mental wellbeing a much needed boost.
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Winter visitor survey in the Forest

10 January 2022
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Help to shape the future of the Forest by participating in our winter visitor survey.
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Forest highlights of 2021

31 December 2021
 by 
Beth Brook
In the face of continued challenges throughout 2021, England’s largest new native broadleaf Forest carried on growing. As 2022 begins we asked Beth Brook, our Chief Executive, for her highlights of 2021
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New Year’s resolutions to help the planet

31 December 2021
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Some of the Heart of England Forest team share their environmentally friendly New Year Resolutions for a greener 2022.
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Meet the team: Gorcott Education Officer Ellie

30 December 2021
 by 
Heart of England Forest
The valuable work we do would not be possible without our dedicated team. Meet Ellie, our Gorcott Education Officer.
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Innovating for a more sustainable future in forestry

23 December 2021
 by 
Heart of England Forest
How we can ensure a more responsible approach to re-using and recycling plastic products is a challenge we experience on a daily basis in our operations.
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