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The Future of UK Forests

17 March 2025
 by 
Heart of England Forest
The Heart of England Forest teams up with conservation leaders and experts to discuss the future of UK forests and all the varied forms of life that depend on them.
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Close up of a brown hairstreak butterfly resting on a leaf

Brown hairstreaks and hedgerows

1 January 2021
 by 
Sam Macvie
Our Biodiversity Data and Survey Officer, Sam, informs us about our expanding population of brown hairstreak butterflies.
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Queen of the Forest – the common beech

1 January 2021
 by 
Ian Hayward
Forest Ranger, Ian, takes a closer look at the enchanting common beech tree.
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Close up of a Siskin perched on a branch

8 winter birds to spot in the Forest

1 January 2021
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Our list of 8 birds to spot in the Forest this winter.
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Forest highlights of 2020

1 January 2021
 by 
Beth Brook
As a new year begins, our Chief Executive, Beth Brook, reflects on her highlights of 2020.
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'Seven words' writing exercise inspired by the Forest

18 December 2020
 by 
Mike Hudson
Volunteer, Mike, revisited an idea he calls "Wednesday Words" during lockdown.
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Close up of some holly berries and leaves covered in snow

Christmas nature activities for kids

15 December 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Christmas will be different for many of us this year, but we have some nature activities to do with the kids to bring some festive cheer.
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