Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
News

The Future of UK Forests

17 March 2025
 by 
Heart of England Forest
The Heart of England Forest teams up with conservation leaders and experts to discuss the future of UK forests and all the varied forms of life that depend on them.
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Protecting plant health in the Forest

20 April 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest
This National Plant Health Week, we are highlighting some of the threats to plant health in the Forest and how we’re working to create resilient woodlands.
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Bluebells signal the arrival of spring

31 March 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest

A vibrant blanket of bluebells stretching across a woodland floor is a sure sign spring has arrived.

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Birds of prey thriving in the Forest

31 March 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Over the last eight years, dedicated volunteers have installed and checked on a network of nest boxes to monitor the success of our birds of prey.
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Supporting children and families during school closures

31 March 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest

With schools now closed for many children, the Heart of England Forest is looking at how we can support children and

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Why I volunteer in the Forest

28 February 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest
Volunteer, Bob, tells us about his personal motivation for spending a day a week volunteering with us.
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Trees fighting climate change: carbon sequestration

28 February 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest
With increasing global temperatures and extreme weather events, the ecosystem services delivered by trees has never been more important.
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