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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Braving winter in the Forest: a survival guide for the season ahead

20 December 2024
 by 
Tasha Cain, Biodiversity Officer (woodlands)
As the days become darker and colder, our hard-working Rangers, Officers and volunteers need to prepare for the harsh elements that they will face in the coming months as they continue working towards the charity’s mission to create a 30,000 acre Forest.
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Conserving the Forest in Naunton Beauchamp

3 December 2024
 by 
Sophie Leszczynska, Director of Nature Recovery
Our land at Naunton Beauchamp has been an ongoing focus for the charity for the last three years, especially due to the varied habitats including a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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The right tree in the right place

29 November 2024
 by 
Tom Davies MICFor, Director of Land Management
Planting trees is a widely recognised way of combatting climate change but is important to plant the right tree in the right place.
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The Heart of England Forest welcomes new Chief Executive

8 November 2024
 by 
The Heart of England Forest
We are delighted to welcome Andy Parsons as our new Chief Executive. 
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Behind the scenes: Our tree nursery is giving back

1 November 2024
 by 
Tony Strickland, Tree Nursery Operations Manager
The tree nursery is busy preparing for the upcoming tree planting season. By growing trees on a large scale, the nursery not only supports the Forest but has the capacity to help deliver the government’s tree planting goals.
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Butterfly numbers hit an all-time low across the UK 

1 November 2024
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count 2024 revealed the lowest number of butterflies on record - but how does that reflect on butterfly numbers and species in the Forest? 
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