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Cook in the woods

4 September 2026
 by 
Ellie Jones, Outdoor Learning Officer
How the Holiday Activities and Food programme is helping children enjoy healthy food, learn new skills and experience the freedom of the Forest.
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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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