Aerial view of Spernal and Windmill Hill
News

Among the orchard trees: A living heritage for wildlife and people

3 March 2026
 by 
Claire Craige, Biodiversity Officer (Hedgerows and Orchards)
Traditional orchards support rich wildlife, from pollinators to fungi, while preserving heritage fruit varieties. Discover more about their beauty and ecological importance.
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Top tree book recommendations

18 June 2020
 by 
Mike Hudson
Long-serving volunteer, Mike, shares his top fiction and non-fiction books about trees.
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The Eurasian otter

16 June 2020
 by 
Emma Kersley
Forestry intern, Emma, shares her knowledge and love of these secretive mammals.
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Why volunteer?

1 June 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest
From all walks of life, and with different motivations, our volunteers are united in their love of the great outdoors and desire to play a part in creating a Forest to benefit future generations.
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Knowing your dragonflies from your damselflies

1 June 2020
 by 
Alan Sifford
Volunteer, Alan, shares his knowledge about these wonderful insects and his top tips to help you identify them.
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Trees and soil protection

1 June 2020
 by 
Ben Sheers
Forestry intern, Ben, explains how forests prevent soil erosion, improve soil health and even help create it.
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Proud to be a Living Wage Employer

30 April 2020
 by 
Heart of England Forest
We are delighted to have been awarded the Living Wage Foundation accreditation, recognising our commitment to paying our staff a real living wage based on the true cost of living.
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