Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
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The sun setting through mature trees over Morgrove Coppice after an evening volunteer activity session in the Forest

Heritage Fund Grant for new evening volunteering programme secured

4 June 2026
 by 
the Heart of England Forest
An innovative two-year evening volunteering programme designed to make conservation volunteering more accessible for working-age adults has launched, thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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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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Close up of some holly berries and leaves covered in snow

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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Aerial view of the Forest looking out to Windmill Hill

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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