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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An aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill

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 forest

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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An aerial views of the new land acquired at Oak Wood

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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Close of up a Clifden nonpareil moth resting on a leaf

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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Phil standing with his arms crossed in front of a wooden panelled wall wearing a black bucket hat and a green branded jacket.

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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Close up of fungi growing at Coughton Park

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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