News
Forests are at the heart of who we are
What if our future depends on something we’ve always been part of but have gradually forgotten? Forests are more than landscapes or resources; they are deeply intertwined with our origins, our climate, and our survival.
Feeling calm in a busy world
You may have heard terms such as emotional regulation, nature connectedness, and mental wellbeing, but what do they mean and why is it important? Find out this Mental Health Awareness Week.
A new chapter in woodland creation
This year’s planting season has been a remarkable one, with more vibrant new woodland being created and another significant step taken on our journey to grow and protect a huge broadleaf forest for generations to come.
Unique collaboration tackles climate, biodiversity, and environmental challenges
Nearly 200 landowners and farmers and 130 community groups have benefited from a project to plant a wide variety of trees throughout the West Midlands
The Future of UK Forests
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.
Footpath closures in the Forest
To allow people to enjoy the Forest 364 days a year, we need to close our permissive footpaths for just one day in December.
Number of birds recorded in the Forest soars!
The Redditch Ringing Group (RRG) has been ringing birds in the Forest since 2018. As of the end of last year, the group has now ringed over 13,000 birds in the Forest (13,644 to be exact) from 54 species!
