Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
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Two new routes for National Walking Month

30 April 2026
 by 
Heart of England Forest
It’s well known that exercise is good for our physical and mental health, but the benefits are even greater when it takes place in nature.
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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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Tree planting during the COVID-19 pandemic

31 March 2021
 by 
Heart of England Forest
The winter season is always a busy time in the Forest and, despite the challenges, our dedicated team achieved our tree planting targets.
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10 wildflowers to spot in spring

31 March 2021
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Volunteer, Janice, shares her top 10 wildflowers to look out for in the Forest this spring.
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