Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
News

A new chapter in woodland creation

7 May 2025
 by 
Tom Davies, Director of Land Management
This year’s planting season has been a remarkable one, with more vibrant new woodland being created and another significant step taken on our journey to grow and protect a huge broadleaf forest for generations to come.
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Charity receives game-changing fund from the Green Recovery Challenge Fund

10 December 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest
The grant will kick-start a ground-breaking project which will support green recovery in the region.
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Conifers in the Arboretum

1 December 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest
The Forest is a native broadleaf woodland, but in one corner you will find a special collection of conifers.
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Forest design - creating Oak Wood

30 November 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Find out what was involved in designing this brand new area of Forest.
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Moths in the Forest

30 November 2020
 by 
Sam Macvie
Biodiversity Data and Survey Officer, Sam, introduces the many moths you could spot while out in the Forest.
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Meet the team: Outdoor Teacher Phil

16 November 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Phil, our outdoor teacher, explains his role within the charity.
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5 fungi to spot in the Forest

2 November 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest
During autumn, you will see an array of different mushrooms and toadstools springing up across the Forest floor or clinging to trees.
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