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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Mad March hares - boxing clever

1 March 2021
 by 
Sophie Leszczynska
During the breeding season, hares display the behaviour that gave us the phrase ‘as mad as a March hare’.
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Helping birds and bats in the Forest

1 March 2021
 by 
Sam Macvie
Our Biodversity Data and Survey Officer, Sam, tells us about species of birds and bats to be found at Sheriffs Lench.
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Creating a resilient green future

1 March 2021
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Our ground-breaking project will deliver environmental benefits, not only locally, but also on a national scale.
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Growing a Forest that will endure for generations

1 March 2021
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Acquiring land is central to our vision of creating a 30,000 acre Forest which will be here for future generations.
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Wetland habitat in the Forest

1 February 2021
 by 
Imogen Rutter
Our Biodiversity Officer, Imogen, explains the creation of our new wetland habitat and why wetlands are so important for wildlife.
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Trees and natural flood management

1 February 2021
 by 
Heart of England Forest

With flooding on the increase, the flood prevention and alleviation properties of trees are becoming more crucial. 

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