Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
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How to identify trees in winter

1 December 2025
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Identifying trees in winter can be tricky. Assistant Forest Ranger Fiona shares her top tips to help you hone your species spotting skills.
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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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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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