Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
News

A first for the purple emperor in the Forest

1 July 2025
 by 
Sam Macvie, Biodiversity Data and Survey Officer
The purple emperor is the UK’s second-largest butterfly, with females having a wingspan of over 9cm across. However, the male is arguably a more impressive butterfly, with upper wings that reflect a blueish-purple hue. Find out more about how this rare butterfly is faring in the Forest - we have exciting news!
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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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Economic green recovery in the Heart of England

14 December 2020
 by 
Beth Brook
Our Chief Executive, Beth Brook, looks at the economic benefits the Defra Green Recovery Challenge Fund grant will bring to the local area.
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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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