Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
News

Forests are at the heart of who we are

18 March 2026
 by 
Rob MacKenzie, Professor of Atmospheric Science
What if our future depends on something we’ve always been part of but have gradually forgotten? Forests are more than landscapes or resources; they are deeply intertwined with our origins, our climate, and our survival.
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Supporting green recovery in the region

28 May 2021
 by 
Ed Leszczynski
Ed Leszczynski, GRCF Project Manager, outlines the exciting aims of our ground-breaking Green Recovery Challenge Fund project.
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Expanding volunteering in the Forest

28 May 2021
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Volunteer Manager Jonathan has just appointed four new Volunteer Leaders to enable us to expand the volunteering opportunities in the Forest.
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A Forest for birds

30 April 2021
 by 
Heart of England Forest
The Redditch Ringing Group had a great second year of bird ringing in the Heart of England Forest in 2020.
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Why we walk in the Forest

30 April 2021
 by 
Heart of England Forest
In celebration of National Walking Month, we asked some of our visitors why they love walking in the Forest.
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Free ways to support the Forest

30 April 2021
 by 
Ros Anscombe
Our Community Partnerships Officer, Ros, shares her top 5 easy and free ways for you to help grow the Forest.
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Bud bursting brilliance

30 April 2021
 by 
Emma Kersley
Trees bursting into life is one of the most uplifting sights of spring in the Forest, but how much do we really know about leaf and bud burst?
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