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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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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