Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
News

Heritage Fund Grant for new evening volunteering programme secured

4 June 2026
 by 
the Heart of England Forest
An innovative two-year evening volunteering programme designed to make conservation volunteering more accessible for working-age adults has launched, thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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Green Recovery Challenge Fund grant of £249,700 will help grow future Forest guardians

28 July 2021
 by 
Heart of England Forest

The importance of deadwood for wildlife

21 July 2021
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Biodiversity Intern Tasha tells us more about the importance of deadwood in creating niche microhabitats for a variety of wildlife in the Forest.
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Developing pollinator pathways

21 July 2021
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Pollinators are a vital part of a healthy, balanced eco-system, but they are in decline. We are encouraging pollinators in the Forest by creating pollinator pathways.
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Finding comfort in the Forest

21 July 2021
 by 
Annie Fogden
Annie shares how the Forest has brought her comfort and strength since losing her husband Mike.
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Why the purple emperor butterfly is flourishing in the Forest

30 June 2021
 by 
Heart of England Forest
The Forest is likely to become a top national site for the elusive purple emperor butterfly according to national expert.
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Q&A with our Forest Ambassador

30 June 2021
 by 
Heart of England Forest
We caught up with Formula E racing car driver and Forest Ambassador Alexander Sims to discover his motivations for supporting the Forest.
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