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A team from Vectric Ltd on a corporate volunteering day planting trees in the Forest, they are smiling and cheering

Five Years of Partnership: A Q&A with Edward Powell, Managing Director of Vectric Ltd

22 July 2026
 by 
The Heart of England Forest
For the past five years, Vectric Ltd has proudly partnered with the Heart of England Forest, helping to create and protect woodland for future generations.
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The sun shining through some tree branches

5 ways to beat the January blues naturally

1 January 2021
 by 
Heart of England Forest
5 ways you can boost your health and soothe your mind in the Forest.
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Close up of a brown hairstreak butterfly resting on a leaf

Brown hairstreaks and hedgerows

1 January 2021
 by 
Sam Macvie
Our Biodiversity Data and Survey Officer, Sam, informs us about our expanding population of brown hairstreak butterflies.
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Close up of the leaves of a beech tree

Queen of the Forest – the common beech

1 January 2021
 by 
Ian Hayward
Forest Ranger, Ian, takes a closer look at the enchanting common beech tree.
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Close up of a Siskin perched on a branch

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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Close up of the sun shining through some green leaves

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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A drawing of colourful trees balanced on a pencil

'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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