Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
News

Getting to the root of growing the Forest

30 May 2023
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by Ben Bek, Assistant Forest Ranger
The charity continues to grow and protect England’s largest new native woodland, with two million trees now planted in the Forest as part of the array of habitats to enhance biodiversity. Assistant Forest Ranger Ben gets to the root of what it means to grow a native broadleaf Forest.
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Beth Brook - One year on, the progress continues

6 September 2017
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Heart of England Forest
To celebrate the end of her first year in charge at the Heart of England Forest, we caught up with our Chief Executive Officer.
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carwow: Helping us plant a Forest 3 trees at a time

29 August 2017
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Heart of England Forest
How we are working with carwow towards creating a greener future for the UK.
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Beautiful Butterflies

5 July 2017
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Mike Slater
Warwickshire's butterfly expert, Mike Slater, reports on butterflies to look out for in the Forest.
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The riches of ragwort

7 June 2017
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Sophie Leszczynska
Often unfairly maligned, ragwort is nevertheless a valuable wildflower, providing a home and a source of food to no less than 77 insect species.
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Fantastic figures (and where to find them)

4 May 2017
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Heart of England Forest
If you’re holding out for a hero, or villain, then look no further than the forthcoming open days at the Heart of England Forest’s ever popular Garden of Heroes and Villains.
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A walk on the wild side

4 May 2017
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Heart of England Forest
Our Haydon Way walk is the best time to see wildflowers in full bloom during May.
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