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Heritage Fund Grant for new evening volunteering programme secured
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.
BioBlitz 2025: The results
Our five BioBlitz took place in the Forest in Spernal Park and Morgrove Coppice from the evening of Friday 6th June to the Saturday 7th June.
Experience the benefits of forest bathing
Learn more about Dr Qing Li's practice, forest bathing, that is growing in popularity across the UK.
Meet the team: Carl Masters, Alne Wood Park Coordinator
We are a charity dedicated to creating and preserving a 30,000-acre broadleaf forest for the benefit of the environment, wildlife, and people in the very heart of England. And this would not be possible without our dedicated and hardworking team. Find out more about Carl Masters, the Alne Wood Park Coordinator.
A first for the purple emperor in the Forest
The purple emperor is the UK’s second-largest butterfly, with females having a wingspan of over 9cm across. However, the male is arguably a more impressive butterfly, with upper wings that reflect a blueish-purple hue. Find out more about how this rare butterfly is faring in the Forest - we have exciting news!
Innovation and sustainability in forestry
As a conservation charity dedicated to creating and preserving a huge broadleaf forest for the benefit of the environment, wildlife, and people in the very heart of England. It is important to us that we can ensure a more responsible approach to reusing and recycling plastic products in our daily operations.
Celebrations and mysticism at the summer solstice
The 21st June is the longest day of the year. Find out more about the many midsummer traditions that focus on trees and reconnecting with nature.
