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Cook in the woods

4 September 2026
 by 
Ellie Jones, Outdoor Learning Officer
How the Holiday Activities and Food programme is helping children enjoy healthy food, learn new skills and experience the freedom of the Forest.
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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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First Forest BioBlitz

9 June 2021
 by 
Heart of England Forest
The first ever Forest BioBlitz is taking place on 2nd and 3rd July, but what is a BioBlitz, why are we doing one, and how can you get involved?
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