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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Mad March hares - boxing clever

1 March 2021
 by 
Sophie Leszczynska
During the breeding season, hares display the behaviour that gave us the phrase ‘as mad as a March hare’.
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Helping birds and bats in the Forest

1 March 2021
 by 
Sam Macvie
Our Biodversity Data and Survey Officer, Sam, tells us about species of birds and bats to be found at Sheriffs Lench.
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Creating a resilient green future

1 March 2021
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Our ground-breaking project will deliver environmental benefits, not only locally, but also on a national scale.
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Growing a Forest that will endure for generations

1 March 2021
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Acquiring land is central to our vision of creating a 30,000 acre Forest which will be here for future generations.
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Wetland habitat in the Forest

1 February 2021
 by 
Imogen Rutter
Our Biodiversity Officer, Imogen, explains the creation of our new wetland habitat and why wetlands are so important for wildlife.
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Trees and natural flood management

1 February 2021
 by 
Heart of England Forest

With flooding on the increase, the flood prevention and alleviation properties of trees are becoming more crucial. 

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